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    Cleopatra was an influential part of ancient civilizations because she changed the history of the Ptolemaic dynasty, she reigned beside Julius Caesar, and restored power in Egypt with Mark Antony. The Ptolemaic Dynasty bred some of the most memorable people in ancient history. Including the Egyptian Queen who is above all else remembered the most for her extravagant beauty and way of ruling, even though it is not certainly known what she looked like given that there was never an actual accurate depiction

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    Cleopatra VII Cleopatra VII, better known as just Cleopatra, was the last Pharaoh to rule Egypt during the Ptolemaic Dynasty, which was the last dynasty of Egypt. She is renowned throughout history as being a lover of both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, two of the most famous Romans in history. Cleopatra was not just a pretty face; she was cunning, brave and smart, having fought in several wars and using her wiles to gain allies and power, as well as being well educated. A combination of these elements

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    The Ptolemaic dynasty that ruled over Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great, was highly characterized by the incestuous behavior of its member. Multiple generations of Ptolemies married their own siblings or other close family member. Incest was taboo among the Greeks, and despite the Ptolemies descending from the Greco-Macedonian general and king, Ptolemy, they still practiced incest. Many believe this practiced to have started in an effort to appeal to the Egyptian people and to keep the

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    12,30 BC,known to History simply as Cleopatra was the last active pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt,shortly survived as Pharaoh by her son Caesarion.After her reign,Egypt became a province of then-recently established Roman Empire.Cleopatra was a member Ptolemaic Dynasty ,a family of Macedonian Greek,origin that ruled Egypt . After Alexandra The Great’s death,during the Hellenistic period.The Ptolemies,throughout their dynasty spoke Greek language,and they refused to speak Egyptian,which is the reason that

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    Egypt.  Her full name was Cleopatra VII Philopator and she was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.  The name Cleopatra comes from the Greek name Κλεοπάτρα (Kleopatra) which means "she who comes from glorious father" or "glory of the father". Cleopatra was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a Greek family of Macedonian origin.  This dynasty ruled Egypt after Alexander the Great’s death.  This dynasty spoke Greek and refused to speak Egyptian.  As a result, both Greek as well as Egyptian

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    Frost, Bob. “Cleopatra.” Biography 6.11 (2002): 86. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 27 Apr. 2016. Cleopatra was as a smart as she was beautiful. During her studies, she had learned several languages. Most impressively, she was the first in her dynasty to learn the Egyptian language. She became quite a powerful ruler. She nearly reached her dream of becoming the queen of the Roman Empire. She was successful as Queen of Egypt, and she kill to stay in power, even her siblings. History.com Staff. “Cleopatra

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    One of the most striking differences between ancient Athenian women and ancient Egyptian women was the ability to hold positions of power. Egyptian women were monarchs and held other positions depending on their social status. (Capel 1996, 176) Women were allowed to participate in low ranking government jobs, especially during war when the men are off fighting and leaving behind their positions. However, these positions were not kept for long because the men upon return automatically earned their

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    Cleopatra is the Kim Kardashian of her time. Cleopatra was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty. She is celebrated for her beauty and love affairs with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. She became co-regent with her ten year old brother Ptolemy. They were married as to keep the Egyptian tradition alive. She wasn’t actually egyptian, she was greek. Her name in greek means “Famous in her father.” Cleopatra was a significant player of the time because she was brilliant and one of the most captivating

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    seduced some of most well known Roman men of her time. Cleopatra was a seductress. Who used her fame and fortune to seduce these men. Some of these men included such men as Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Cleopatra was born in 69 BC She was the last Ptolemaic ruler. Her father was the Ptolemy XII. She was very, which added to her

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    Final Paper | Cleopatra Unearthed: The Ruler Behind the Myth Adunola Sonaike HST323, Sect. 17196: Themes in Roman Republican and Imperial History Prof. Sandra Gambetti May 24th, 2015Introduction: Cleopatra Who? “Who was Cleopatra? Who is Cleopatra? Portrayed as both goddess and monster in her own lifetime, through the ages she has become both saint and sinner, heroine and victim, femme fatale and star-crossed lover, politician and voluptuary, black and white. A protean figure, Cleopatra

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