The Ptolomies

Question 0

Ptolomy

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The first Ptolomy
Took control of Egypt on Alexander’s death(323BC)
Ruled from 282BC died at 85yrs old
Established Egypt as a major power in the Mediterranean
(Cyprus, parts of the eastern Mediterranean coastline)

Question 1

Where they came from

Answer 1

They were from Macedonia so Greek

Question 2

Egypt

Answer 2

The most secure and wealthiest area that Alexander left behind
A well-established agricultural system and organisation
Minerals and semi-precious stones in the mountainous areas
People used to being ruled by a good king
Natural defences on three sides and the fortress at Pelusium on the fourth

Question 3

The early Ptolomies were good rulers

Answer 3

Maximised the economical potential of Egypt
Systemised the farming of the land
Accepted by the Egyptians because they participated in the religious aspects of kingship

Question 4

How they participated in the religious aspects of kingship

Answer 4

continued the god-pharoah style of ruling
Inter-marriage within the family was accepted

• Philadelphus married his sister Arsinoe
• Represented in art as the gods Osiris and Isis