Pharsalia to Egypt. Ptolemy‚ now sovereign after deposing his older sister‚ Cleopatra‚ attempts to curry favor with Caesar by presenting the conquerer with the head of Pompey‚ borne by his satraps‚ Pothinos and Achillas. To win Caesar’s support from her brother‚ Cleopatra hides herself in a rug‚ which Apollodorus‚ her minion‚ presents to Caesar. The Roman is immediately infatuated; banishing Ptolemy‚ he declares Cleopatra Egypt’s sole sovereign and takes her as his concubine. A son‚ Caesarion‚ is
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Cleopatra VII ruled ancient Egypt as co-regent (first with her two younger brothers and then with her son) for almost three decades. She became the last in a dynasty of Macedonian rulers founded by Ptolemy‚ who served as general under Alexander the Great during his conquest of Egypt in 332 B.C. Well-educated and clever‚ Cleopatra could speak various languages and served as the dominant ruler in all three of her co-regencies. Her romantic liaisons and military alliances with the Roman leaders Julius
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TMA 01 Question 1a The method that has worked for me or I have found it easy to taking notes is that I read the material thoroughly from beginning to end highlighting important words or phrases and then I read through it again to make sure that I have understood. I then transfer or write up the notes using bullet points into my notebook. 1b Geek to Live: How to deal with Internet Meanies Reacting to Internet Meanies in the heat of the moment‚ can intense things to a meaningless and
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relationship with the Romans? http://departments.kings.edu/womens_history/cleop7.html After the removal of Persian rule in 332 B.C.‚ the Ptolemaic Dynasty would begin its rule in Egypt which would last over 300 years‚ ending with the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 B.C.. At one time Ptolemaic Egypt was one of the great powers of the world and expanded its rule without difficulties‚ but the inclusion of the Roman Empire into the Ptolemy dynasty’s affairs led to a decline in territories held‚ yet it
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Assignment: TMA0 2 Part 1: New version of Cleopatra The passage contains material that may lead us to believe‚ through the eyes of her assistant‚ referred to as her ‘flatters’‚ Cleopatra was weak and besotted by Antony‚ when in fact her assistants used mind games derived by Cleopatra herself to manipulate Antony and to turn him away from what was his life as a great Emperor and husband to Octavia. Plutarch suggests that Cleopatra is a very manipulative person who uses anyone to climb the
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The scarcity of objective information about Cleopatra has allowed poetic licence for each generation to interpret her story as it sees fit‚ reflecting the changes in society’s view of women‚ together with the preoccupations of each period. Cleopatra (1934) starred Claudette Colbert in a reprise of her previous romantic-comedy roles: lightweight‚ flirtatious and funny but this time in a revealing historical costume. The emphasis is on her romantic liaisons with Caesar and Antony rather than
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data as discrete or continuous. Briefly explain your answer (10 marks) a) The number of fatalities in an airline crash. b) The height of students in your class. c) The number of green M&M’s in its tube. d) The time it takes for a student to finish his TMA. e) The production of tomatoes by weight 4) Min Soon has been keeping track of her spending. Last week her expenditures for meals eaten out during weekdays are as follows: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Spent(RM) 6.19 5.69 5.95 7.66 14
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TMA 02 – Learning Contract Possible Learning Topics In regards to possible learning topics‚ I have been trying to decide between two choices; Self and Career Management‚ and Influence and Persuasion. This conflict has arisen for a couple of reasons. Firstly‚ I and P is key in my paid work role‚ and is a key transferable skill that can be applied to a number of situations. However‚ I do believe that S and C Management may be one of the most effective topics to study‚ in relation to both my paid
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TMA 2 – Part A: Question 1: 1700x12=£20400 16827/12=£1402.25 1700/100=17x2=34+1700=£1734 1734x12=£20808 17104/12=£1425.33 1402.25x6=£8413.50 1425.33x6=£8551.98+£8413.50=£16965.48/12=£1413.79. Piper’s average net monthly income over one year would be £1413.79. Net income Average month £ per month. Earnings:
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The Admirer’s of Cleopatra VII “I will not be triumphed over.” This quote has been stated by one of the most influential and powerful women of our time. She was a courageous woman who was not only intelligent‚ but possessed a rare‚ exotic beauty that is talked about even today. This great empress is none other than the Queen of Egypt‚ Cleopatra. This glorious lady celebrated love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony which made Cleopatra VII one of the most interesting people who ever lived
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