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

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How did Cleopatra die?
- Suicide
- Heart Attack
- Diabetics
- Aids

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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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Who is Mark Anthony to Cleopatra?
- Enemy
- Friend
- Husband
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Husband

Explanation

Mark Anthony is Cleopatra's husband.

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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

Cleopatra's body was buried in the Tomb of Anthony and Cleopatra. This is where both Cleopatra and her lover, Mark Antony, were laid to rest after their deaths. The tomb is located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is believed to have been built by Cleopatra herself as a final resting place for her and Antony.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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