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It is said that she was the first Ptolemaic pharaoh to speak the Egyptian language. At least she was the first to speak it publicly. It's hard to believe that a dynasty that ruled for close to 300 years would not have learned at least some of the language of their native people. I'm sure that at one time or another one of them would have had to communicate with their army or their slaves. If they were performing the religious rites, which were part of their duties, they would have to say some of the ritual in Egyptian. I prefer to think that Cleopatra was the first Ptolemy to speak the Egyptian language in public.
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Why was Cleopatra the only one to learn the Egyptian language?
No, that an error. The other Ptolemies more than likely had at least a minimal grasp of the Egyptian language. They were, as Pharaohs, responsible for certain religious services which were conducted in the Egyptian language. Cleopatra was the first Ptolemy to speak the Egyptian language in public.
How many languages did Cleopatra the 8th speak?
Cleopatra the 8th, also known as Cleopatra VII, is believed to have spoken several languages including Greek, Egyptian (Late Egyptian and Demotic), and possibly Latin. Being the last active pharaoh of Egypt and having relationships with influential Romans, it is likely that she had a good command of multiple languages for diplomatic and administrative purposes.
What 9 languages could Cleopatra speak?
Cleopatra spoke anywhere from 6 to 9 languages, depending on your source. They are Greek, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Trogladytes (cave dwellers) Syriac, Arabian, Parthian, and Aramaic. However, don't become too amazed by this fact. Cleopatra had a facilities for languages, that is true, but all the languages that she supposedly spoke were based on the Egyptian language and some were mere dialects of Egyptian. Remember that for thousands of years Egypt was an empire and the dominate country in the area. Along with their laws, they also imported their language to the conquered people. By the time of Cleopatra, all the native languages in the area were closely related to Egyptian. So it would have been no big deal for someone who knew Egyptian to pick up several other local languages. Businessmen and ships captains were often multilingual. It is said that Cleopatra had difficulty in speaking Latin, which has a different base than the Semitic Egyptian.
What egyptian words start with x?
The only Egyptian word or name that starts with the letter X is Xerxes. Xerxes was the Persian king and pharaoh of Egypt from 585-546 BCE.
How many languages did Moses speak?
Moses most likely spoke the language of the Egyptians, since he was raised by Pharaoh, and that of the area of that time, Aramaic.
Was Cleopatra the last Greek pharaoh to learn the Egyptian language?
yes
Who was Cleopatra before she was a Pharaoh?
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Why was Cleopatra significant?
Cleopatra was the last Greek Pharaoh, and she was the only one who knew how to speak Egyptian language.
Who is Cleopatra?
an Egyptian pharaoh
What where major challages of Cleopatra vii?
Cleopatra VII was the last Greek pharaoh and was the only one who learned the Egyptian language.
When did Cleopatra reing as queenand pharaoh?
Between the years 51 B.C and 30 B.C. She was the last member of the Ptolemic family and the last Pharaoh of Egypt.
Did Cleopatra the Egyptian Pharaoh have parents?
yes
Who was the first lady Egyptian pharaoh?
Cleopatra
Is Cleopatra a king?
No She was an Egyptian ruler called a pharaoh
Who was the first Egyptian women?
♥Cleopatra was the first Egyptian woman to becoem a pharaoh!!!♥ answered by shanikwa tomlinson Cleopatra wasn't the first woman pharaoh.. The very first known woman to assume the role of pharaoh was Queen HATSHEPSUT. And Cleopatra was the LAST pharaoh.
What is Cleopatra well known for?
Cleopatra was known as the last Egyptian Pharaoh. For beauty and for Intelligence.
What Egyptian pharaoh was the last to hold absolute power?
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