Egyptian Research Project Script One of our most famous Queens of all time we all know as Cleopatra’s full name was Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator. Cleopatra was the last official ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. One of Cleopatra's son’s Caesarion had a very short run of being pharaoh of the Ptolemaic Kingdom but when the Rome empire took over everything was ended. Just before this sometime around 51 BC Cleopatra had fell in love with a guy from the head of Rome named Caesar while him and another guy named Pompey were in Egypt trying to get safe from the war within Rome. In 47 BC Caesar had given Cleopatra a son by the name of Caesarion.
She skillfully navigated the complex political landscape of the time, forging alliances with influential leaders such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to protect Egypt's interests. Cleopatra also ruled during a rich cultural exchange between Egypt and the Mediterranean. She embraced Greek culture and language, becoming the first Ptolemaic ruler to learn the Egyptian language and present herself as a pharaoh in the traditional Egyptian style. Cleopatra's patronage of the arts and sciences contributed to the flourishing of intellectual and artistic endeavors in Alexandria, making it a center of learning and innovation. Cleopatra, one of the few female rulers of ancient Egypt, challenged traditional gender roles and expectations.
Cleopatra was a better hero than Caesar because she done everything she could to be a ruler such as marry her brother and sneak into caesars room in a carpet to seduce him. She was dedicated for the throne and made her a great ruler. During her reign, she ruled Egypt. In order to gain the power she wanted she caught the eye of Julius Caesar.
Cleopatra’s Influence on the Roman Empire Cleopatra VII has become one of the most well-known ruler and Egyptian in era of the Roman Empire because of her suppose beauty, cunning personality and her influence on the Roman Republic which turned into an Empire shortly after her death. While she is not Roman citizen herself, her relations with Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony are what brought her influence of power into Roman society and expanded her own in Egypt. Just like any ruler in history she sought power which was not something easily done as a woman in that time, however primary sources such as Josephus and Cassius Dio often do not refer to her as a great ruler, but as a seductress
Since the fortune had it that Rome’s imperial regime was born from her defeat, Cleopatra played the role, as a unique as it was involuntary, of link between the Hellenistic and the Roman world. Her relationships with Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony permanently have impacted on Ancient Rome and Egypt. Her being with Caesar and Anthony led to deaths, Cleopatra had been part of Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony deaths. He began to make unwise decisions. Cleopatra was thus heir to a line of determined women who were often the object of sincere devotion on the part of the Egyptian people of inept or discredited.
In fact, Cleopatra regarded his alliance with Antony as an opportunity where she can “revive the past glories of the Ptolemies, the royal family line from which she was descended” (Encyclopedia of World Biography). Meanwhile, Mark mentions that the relationship of Antony to Octavian deteriorated over time because of his relationship with Cleopatra when in fact, he was married to
To begin, Plutarch uses the idea of people who have power do not want to lose it as an incredibly important lesson throughout the story by depicting how Antony always did what was necessary to stay in power. For example, Plutarch spent a considerable amount of time depicting Antony and Octavia getting married as well as Antony seemingly naming Cleopatra the “Queen of Kings” and himself the “King of Kings”. He describes his children as the “King of kings”, and gives them control over land that they may not even have control over (Plutarch 515). Plutarch also describes that Cleopatra, “dressed in the habit of the goddess Isis, and gave the audience to the people under the name of New Isis” (Plutarch 515). Plutarch writes about this to allude
Many history game-changers, such as Alexander the Great, Charlemagne, and Mark Antony, influenced both history and the world. Whether for the better or the worse, these people were ones that will never be forgotten, for their contributions have impacted they by which we live. Despite the name being renowned throughout the world, Cleopatra’s story is not one that many are familiar with. Countless, without knowing the legitimate and concrete story of Cleopatra, would say that she was all beauty and grace, not concerned of her people, but just concerned of her well-being. In reality, Cleopatra was more than that.
CleopatraVII was the most powerful woman in the Roman world. Her rod began to reign only after the death of Alexander the great. Alexander the great invaded Egypt and founded his Kingdom and after his death, Ptolemy became king. Despite the fact that Ptolemy was a Macedonian, he became a great king of Egypt. Ptolemy made Alexandria the capital of his Empire and this city became the richest city of that time.
More than two thousand years after her death, Cleopatra VII Philopator continues to be a divisive figure. While certain events in her life are acknowledged as facts, there is still much we do not know for certain. Her actions can therefore be interpreted differently depending on the reader. Regarding Cleopatra’s death, Andrew Meadows, for instance, suggests that “Octavian hinted to her that suicide would be the simplest exit for all concerned” (30). Here, Cleopatra meekly bows to the wishes of her enemy.
Natalie DeMello ENG 220 June 15, 2015 Pamela Pruett Mark Antony and Cleopatra Two minds work better then one ,and when two powerful people unite on one common goal , the outcome can be tremendous. History is full of influential couples that have a strong influence in this generation .Cleopatra and Mark Antony are one of these couples in, but their story is not as glamours as some might think. It is one full of bitter betrayal and a thirst for power. Cleopatra was born part of the Ptolemy dynasty in 69 B.C. in Alexandria, Egypt. Although she was born and raised in Egypt she was a Macedonian.
Their reign unfortunately came to an end when the Roman senate declared war on Egypt. Antony stabbed himself while Cleopatra was bitten by an asp, an Egyptian cobra. “My honour was not yielded, but conquered merely” (“Quotes About Cleopatra (28 quotes).” (28 quotes), www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/cleopatra) shows that she was not disappointed or regretful in her doings, which is a strong trait of a
She attempted to balance love and work through manipulative love as well as seduction. Cleopatra tried to persuade Antony to make decisions that better benefited her when she dealt with Rome. [8] So when Cleopatra
After the war, he saw that Egypt was destroyed so alexander built the city named alexandria. The city was very complex. When they started building the city of alexandria, alexander left to try to go make peace with persia. Alexander never made it back to egypt to see his
