2006-08-08 00:38:28 · 7 answers · asked by devil'sincarnate666 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
In terms of nationality, she was Egyptian, as she was both co-ruler of Egypt and sole ruler of Egypt at various phases of her life and she was born in Egypt and lived most of her life there.
In terms of ethnicity - the Ptolemaic Dynasty was descended from Ptolemy, a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great. Marriages (resulting in children) between siblings was quite common within the family, and most other marriages were to other people of Hellenic (Greek/Macedonian) origin. Ethnicity can be both a self-defined social identity or one that is imposed by others on an individual. So, in the ancient world, Cleopatra was identified as both Macedonian and Egyptian by some authors. She was well informed regarding the history of Egypt and according to some traditions, was the first member of the 300-year long Ptolemaic Dynasty to actually learn the Egyptian language. At the same time, she was well versed in other Mediterranean languages and part of the wider cultural mileau of the Mediterranead world at the time with its strong influences from Greece and Rome.
2006-08-09 13:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egyptian
2006-08-08 00:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egyptian
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2006-08-08 00:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by one irani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rulers of Egypt at that time were actually of Greek lineage.
2006-08-08 00:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Ptolemies were descend from one Alexander's generals and therefore greek
2006-08-08 00:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by brinlarrr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
il suppose u got ur answer
2006-08-08 00:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by Amod M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdFheKgAoFs
2016-05-14 23:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋