History Trivia Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cleopatra Empire VII?
Known as the final active ruler of the Egyptian Ptolemaic kingdom, Cleopatra ruled in Egypt after the demise of her father, who founded the kingdom. According to available records, Cleopatra has survived a son who tried to toe the line designed by his mother. How much do you know about this historical fact? We challenge you to take this fun quiz now!
- 1.
What is her native language?
- A.
Arabic
- B.
French
- C.
Hebrew
- D.
Koine Greek
Correct Answer
D. Koine GreekExplanation
The correct answer is Koine Greek. This is because the question is asking about the native language of a female individual, and out of the given options, Koine Greek is the only language that is specifically mentioned as her native language.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the name of her predeccesor?
- A.
Ptolemy I Caesar
- B.
Ptolemy I Soter
- C.
Ptolemy I Alph
- D.
Ptolemy II Tibet
Correct Answer
B. Ptolemy I SoterExplanation
Ptolemy I Soter is the correct answer because he was the predecessor of the person mentioned in the question. The term "predecessor" refers to someone who held a position or title before the current person. In this case, Ptolemy I Soter was the predecessor of the person being referred to, making him the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who succeeded as the ruler of Egypt?
- A.
Ptolemy IX Jaoea
- B.
Ptolemy IV Auletes
- C.
Ptolemy VII Tibet
- D.
Ptolemy XV Caesarion
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D. Ptolemy XV CaesarionExplanation
Ptolemy XV Caesarion succeeded as the ruler of Egypt.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these is her dynasty?
- A.
Thea
- B.
Ptolemaic
- C.
Pharaoh
- D.
Philopator
Correct Answer
B. PtolemaicExplanation
The correct answer is Ptolemaic. Ptolemaic dynasty refers to the ruling family of ancient Egypt that was established by Ptolemy I Soter, a general under Alexander the Great. The Ptolemaic dynasty ruled Egypt for nearly three centuries, from 305 BC to 30 BC. One of the most famous members of this dynasty was Cleopatra VII, who was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the name of her mother?
- A.
Jaoea
- B.
Tryphaena
- C.
Thea
- D.
Philapator
Correct Answer
B. TryphaenaExplanation
The correct answer is Tryphaena. This suggests that the name of her mother is Tryphaena.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When did she accompany her father to Rome?
- A.
58 BC
- B.
54 BC
- C.
77 BC
- D.
68 BC
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A. 58 BC -
- 7.
When was her sister, Berenice killed?
- A.
76 BC
- B.
67 BC
- C.
31 BC
- D.
55 BC
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D. 55 BCExplanation
Berenice was killed in 55 BC.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where was her sister, Arsinoe exiled to?
- A.
Ephesus
- B.
Thessalonica
- C.
Persia
- D.
Macedonia
Correct Answer
A. EphesusExplanation
Arsinoe was exiled to Ephesus.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How old was Cleopatra when she died?
- A.
34 years old
- B.
29 years old
- C.
43 years old
- D.
39 years old
Correct Answer
D. 39 years oldExplanation
Cleopatra was 39 years old when she died. This is the correct answer because historical records indicate that she was born in 69 BC and died in 30 BC, making her 39 years old at the time of her death.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of these men did not have an affair with her?
- A.
Mark Antony
- B.
Ptolemy VII
- C.
Ptolemy XIV
- D.
Ptolemy XIII
Correct Answer
B. Ptolemy VIIExplanation
Ptolemy VII did not have an affair with her.Rate this question:
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