How Much Do You Really Know About Cleopatra VII? Trivia Quiz

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    How did Cleopatra die?

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Cleopatra VII Philopator was a posterity of its founder Ptolemy I Soter, a Macedonian Greek general and companion of Alexander the Great, she was born in the Early 69 BC Alexandria, Ptolemaic Kingdom. ​​​​​How much do you really know about Cleopatra VII Philopator! Try this Trivia Facts Quiz to figure out.

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  • 2. 
    Who is Mark Anthony to Cleopatra?  - ProProfs

    Who is Mark Anthony to Cleopatra? 

    • Enemy

    • Friend

    • Husband

    • None of the above 

    Correct Answer
    A. Husband
    Explanation
    Mark Antony was a Roman general and politician who became Cleopatra's lover and political ally. Though not formally married under Roman law, they were considered husband and wife in Egypt, and their relationship was both romantic and strategic. They had children together and jointly opposed Octavian (later Augustus) in a civil war. Their famous alliance ended tragically with both of their deaths.

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  • 3. 
    Where was Cleopatra's body Buried? - ProProfs

    Where was Cleopatra's body Buried?

    • Tomb of Egypt

    • Tomb of Anthony and Cleopatra

    • Tomb of Pharaoh

    • Burial Ground

    Correct Answer
    A. Tomb of Anthony and Cleopatra
    Explanation
    According to ancient historical sources, Cleopatra and Mark Antony were buried together in a shared tomb. Ancient writers like Plutarch and Cassius Dio mention that after their deaths, Octavian (later Augustus) allowed them to be buried side by side. The exact location of the Tomb of Antony and Cleopatra has never been definitively found, but it is believed to be somewhere near Alexandria, Egypt.

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  • 4. 
    Who is Cleopatra's father?  - ProProfs

    Who is Cleopatra's father? 

    • Ptolemy XX Auletes

    • Ptolemy XII Auletes

    • Ptolemy XIV

    • Ptolemy XIII Auletes

    Correct Answer
    A. Ptolemy XII Auletes
    Explanation
    Cleopatra's father is Ptolemy XII Auletes.

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  • 5. 
    How old was Cleopatra when she was with Caesar? - ProProfs

    How old was Cleopatra when she was with Caesar?

    • 30

    • 17

    • 25

    • 21

    Correct Answer
    A. 21
    Explanation
    Cleopatra was 21 years old when she was with Caesar. This is known because historical records indicate that Cleopatra met Julius Caesar in 48 BC. At that time, Cleopatra was already ruling Egypt as queen, and she sought Caesar's support to help her maintain her power. Their relationship lasted for several years, and Cleopatra eventually gave birth to Caesar's son, Caesarion.

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  • 6. 
    Who was Cleopatra married to first? - ProProfs

    Who was Cleopatra married to first?

    • Mark Anthony

    • Julius Caesar

    • Ptolemy XIII

    • Berenice

    Correct Answer
    A. Ptolemy XIII
    Explanation
    Cleopatra was married to Ptolemy XIII first. Ptolemy XIII was her younger brother and they ruled together as co-regents. However, their marriage was mainly a political alliance rather than a romantic one. Cleopatra's marriage to Ptolemy XIII ended in conflict and she eventually sought support from Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to regain her throne.

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  • 7. 
    What was the name of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar's son? - ProProfs

    What was the name of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar's son?

    • Ptolemy XII Caesar

    • Ptolemy XX Caesar

    • Ptolemy XV Caesar

    • Ptolemy V Caesar

    Correct Answer
    A. Ptolemy XV Caesar
    Explanation
    Ptolemy XV Caesar was the name of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar's son.

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  • 8. 
    How old was Julius Caesar when he died? - ProProfs

    How old was Julius Caesar when he died?

    • 50

    • 45

    • 73

    • 55

    Correct Answer
    A. 55
    Explanation
    Julius Caesar was 55 years old when he died.

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  • 9. 
    How old was Cleopatra when she died? - ProProfs

    How old was Cleopatra when she died?

    • 43

    • 35

    • 39

    • 27

    Correct Answer
    A. 39
    Explanation
    Cleopatra was 39 years old when she died. This is a historical fact that is widely accepted. Cleopatra was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and she died in 30 BC. Her death came after the defeat of her forces by Octavian, the future Roman emperor Augustus, in the naval Battle of Actium. Cleopatra's death marked the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the beginning of Roman Egypt.

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  • 10. 
    When did Cleopatra start ruling? - ProProfs

    When did Cleopatra start ruling?

    • March 51 BC

    • June 51 BC

    • September 48 BC

    • August 50 BC

    Correct Answer
    A. March 51 BC
    Explanation
    Cleopatra started ruling in March 51 BC. This is the correct answer as it aligns with historical records and the timeline of Cleopatra's life. Cleopatra became the co-ruler of Egypt alongside her younger brother Ptolemy XIII in 51 BC, after the death of her father. This marked the beginning of her reign and her rise to power as the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.

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