Cleopatra | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets

Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.

The Audiobook of Unit 5 - Cleopatra. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions.

Cleopatra. Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. Her life inspired a Shakespeare play and several movies. Famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony. She was the last of a series of rulers called the Ptolemies who ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years. She was also the last true pharaoh of Egypt.

Listen - Read - Answer

• Listen to this Audiobook Cleopatra
• Read along using the eBook (with visuals)
• Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities

Covered in this Audiobook:

• Ptolemy Dynasty
• Alexander the Great
• Battle of Actium
• Roman propaganda
• Betrayal
• Julius Caesar
• Mark Antony
• Tragedy
• The last pharaoh

Questions in this Unit:

• What civilization did Cleopatra originate from?
• What made Cleopatra an excellent ambassador for Egypt?
• Explain how Cleopatra died and why it’s important?
• Why were her advisors not happy with her?
• Who did Cleopatra co-rule Egypt with?
• Describe how Cleopatra famously met Julius Caesar for the first time
• Draw the scene of Cleopatra’s death.
• Give examples why Cleopatra was viewed as the greatest Pharaoh in history

WHAT AM I BUYING?

A downloadable audio file (mp3)

Comprehension questions (.pdf)

Comprehension activities (.pdf)

Answer sheet (.pdf)

EBook (.pdf)

WHEN CAN I GET IT?

Instantly

As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available

The Age of The Egyptians Series:

Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians

Unit 2 – The River Nile

Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics

Unit 4 – Inventions

Unit 5 – Cleopatra

Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse

Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid

Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs

Unit 9 – Art and Architecture

Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

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