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Good Afternoon!!. NVC Clash of Civilizations: Greece vs. Rome Women in the Ancient World: Cleopatra Essential Question : How did Cleopatra die? Homework : Finish Greco-Roman Review. From Democracy to Empire…. Ancient Greece Birthplace of Democracy
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Good Afternoon!! • NVC • Clash of Civilizations: Greece vs. Rome • Women in the Ancient World: Cleopatra Essential Question: How did Cleopatra die? Homework: Finish Greco-Roman Review
From Democracy to Empire… • Ancient Greece • Birthplace of Democracy • Becomes an Empire under Alexander the Great in 332 BC • Ancient Rome • Birthplace of the Republic • Becomes an Empire under Octavian Caesar in 32 BC
Actium: History’s Turning Point? • Battle of Actium • Last battle of the Roman Civil War • Pro-Empire forces of Octavian Caesar vs. Pro-Republic forces of Mark Antony • Antony allies with the remains of Alexander’s Greek Empire • Led by Cleopatra
Cleopatra • CleopatraVII Philopator • Last heir of the royal Greek Dynasty descended from Alexander • Rules over Egypt: Last Pharaoh of Egypt • Greatly loved by her people = Philosopher Queen • Allies with Mark Antony to prevent Octavian from conquering her kingdom
Cleopatra’s Death • Defeat at Battle of Actium • Clear Octavian will conquer Egypt • Mark Antony commits suicide to avoid capture • Cleopatra commits suicide not long after in 32 BC • By snakebite?
Inquiry! How did Cleopatra die?