Cleopatra

• Describe this woman. What makes her different to women today/in your locality?
• What does her clothing tell you about her?
• Why does she have her eyes closed?
• Why is she holding a snake?
• Are there eyes in the background? Why?
• How do you think she’s feeling? What is she thinking?

History link:

• Who was Cleopatra?
• Why was she a good leader?
• What problems did she have to overcome in her lifetime?
• What can we learn from her?
• Which point in her life do you think the picture represents?
• Useful links:
  • Ancient Egypt – Cleopatra VII
  • Women’s History Month: Cleopatra lesson plan and resources.
• If you could rule a country, what would you do?

Credit: Daniela Volpari
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