2 Page Essay World History
Mrs.Pauli
Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C.E and died on August 3o, 30 B.C.E. Cleopatra VII was the last ruler of Egypt from the house of Ptolemy, a family that had ruled Egypt for generations. She earned on unfavorable reputation during her age, but as the lover of the
Roman emperors Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.E) and, later, Mark Antony (c.81-30 B.C.E),
Cleopatra had become a romantic legend in modern times.
Cleopatra had 4 husbands: Ptolemy XIII, Ptolemy XIV, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony.
Ptolemy was a corrupt and inefficient ruler and this led to uprisings and the losses of
Cyprus and Cyrenaica. While in Rome, Cleopatra VI seized power but she was overthrown by Berenice IV. With the help of a Roman Army led by Aulus Gabiniys,
Ptolemy …show more content…
After a series of defeats, Pompey escaped to Egypt.
When Caesar returned to Rome he appointed 300 of his supporters as members of the
Senate. Although the Senate and Public Assembly still met, it was Caesar who now made all the important decisions. By 44 BC Caesar was powerful enough to declare himself
[Type text]Sheamese Masters
1-09-17/ Period 1st 2 Page Essay World History
Mrs.Pauli
dictator for life. Although in the past Roman leaders had become dictators in times of crisis, no one had taken this much power. Rumors began to spread that Caesar planned to make himself king. Plutarch wrote: “What made Caesar hated was his passion king.”
Caesar denied these charges but the Roman people, who had a strong dislike of the kingship system, began to worry about the way Caesar made all the decisions. Even his friends complained that he was no longer willing to listen to advice. Finally, a group of senators decided to kill Caesar.
Plans were made to carry out the assassination in the Senate just three days before he was due to leave for Parthia. When Julius Caesar arrived at the Senate a group of
Mrs.Pauli
Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C.E and died on August 3o, 30 B.C.E. Cleopatra VII was the last ruler of Egypt from the house of Ptolemy, a family that had ruled Egypt for generations. She earned on unfavorable reputation during her age, but as the lover of the
Roman emperors Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.E) and, later, Mark Antony (c.81-30 B.C.E),
Cleopatra had become a romantic legend in modern times.
Cleopatra had 4 husbands: Ptolemy XIII, Ptolemy XIV, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony.
Ptolemy was a corrupt and inefficient ruler and this led to uprisings and the losses of
Cyprus and Cyrenaica. While in Rome, Cleopatra VI seized power but she was overthrown by Berenice IV. With the help of a Roman Army led by Aulus Gabiniys,
Ptolemy …show more content…
After a series of defeats, Pompey escaped to Egypt.
When Caesar returned to Rome he appointed 300 of his supporters as members of the
Senate. Although the Senate and Public Assembly still met, it was Caesar who now made all the important decisions. By 44 BC Caesar was powerful enough to declare himself
[Type text]Sheamese Masters
1-09-17/ Period 1st 2 Page Essay World History
Mrs.Pauli
dictator for life. Although in the past Roman leaders had become dictators in times of crisis, no one had taken this much power. Rumors began to spread that Caesar planned to make himself king. Plutarch wrote: “What made Caesar hated was his passion king.”
Caesar denied these charges but the Roman people, who had a strong dislike of the kingship system, began to worry about the way Caesar made all the decisions. Even his friends complained that he was no longer willing to listen to advice. Finally, a group of senators decided to kill Caesar.
Plans were made to carry out the assassination in the Senate just three days before he was due to leave for Parthia. When Julius Caesar arrived at the Senate a group of