Cleopatra: Queen of Egypt – Teacher Answers

Teacher answer key

1. Warm-up: answers will vary.
2. Vocabulary: dynasty = a line of rulers from the same family; alliance = an agreement to cooperate; stereotype = an oversimplified idea about a group or person; heritage = traditions and history passed down from the past; province = a territory governed as part of a larger state
3. Reading comprehension: 1) The Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. 2) 51 BCE. 3) Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. 4) They reflect political attitudes and stereotypes. 5) It became a Roman province.
4. Grammar: 1) had become; 2) had lost; 3) had ruled; 4) had / happened
5. Listening script: “Modern historians compare written accounts with coins, inscriptions and archaeological evidence. Coins can show how rulers wanted to present themselves, while inscriptions can reveal official titles and political messages. No single source gives a complete picture.”
   Answers: 1) Coins, inscriptions and archaeological evidence. 2) How rulers wanted to present themselves. 3) Official titles and political messages. 4) No.
6. Speaking: answers will vary.
7. Something fun: answers will vary.
8. Writing: answers will vary. Encourage students to use details from the lesson and accurate target language.

Puzzle/Game: answers will vary. Encourage students to use lesson vocabulary and explain their choices.

Success criteria: this is a student self-check. No single answer is required.

For open-ended tasks, accept different answers when students can explain or support them clearly.