History vs. Cleopatra - TED-Ed

What was the general state of Egypt during Cleopatra's reign?

• Instability and decline

• Stability and prosperity

• Constant warfare

• Economic collapse

From which dynasty did Cleopatra VII descend?

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Macedonian Greek

• Persian

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Which of the following actions did Cleopatra take to improve Egypt's stability and prosperity?

• Increased taxes on the poor

• Exiled all foreign merchants

• Stabilized the economy and curbed corruption

• Declared war on Rome

How has much of Cleopatra's story been preserved?

• Through her personal diaries

• In the accounts of her Roman enemies

• By Egyptian hieroglyphs

• Through neutral historical records