Cleopatra as queen of Egypt, including political, domestic and foreign policies: Practice Questions

Which ancient Egyptian goddess did Cleopatra VII frequently associate herself with as a form of religious and political propaganda?

How did Cleopatra VII’s 'Graeco-Egyptian' public persona manifest in archaeological evidence, such as coinage and statuary?

Considering Cleopatra’s foreign policy, what was the primary motivation behind her attempts to expand Egyptian territory in the Levant and North Africa during her reign?

Following the death of her father Ptolemy XII, with which of her relatives did Cleopatra initially engage in a civil war for control of Egypt?

What was the primary role of the goddess Isis in Cleopatra’s domestic political strategy as queen of Egypt?

Cleopatra’s Domestic and Foreign Policy

Cleopatra VII sought to strengthen her position both within Egypt and abroad.
(a) Describe how Cleopatra promoted herself to her Egyptian subjects using the goddess Isis.
(b) How did Cleopatra use her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to expand Egyptian territory and influence?