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During which sub-period did the Roman rule in Egypt begin?
During which sub-period did the Roman rule in Egypt begin?
- Autumn 332 BC - Spring 331 BC
- 30 BC – 380 AD (correct)
- 332–30 BC
- 641/2 AD
Who declared Egypt a province to be governed by a prefect selected by the Emperor?
Who declared Egypt a province to be governed by a prefect selected by the Emperor?
- Ptolemy's family
- Cleopatra VII
- The Roman Empire (correct)
- Alexander the Great
Which family ruled Egypt until the Roman conquest of 30 BC?
Which family ruled Egypt until the Roman conquest of 30 BC?
- Alexander's family
- Arsinoe's family
- Cleopatra's family
- Ptolemy's family (correct)
What was the main Roman interest in Egypt during their rule?
What was the main Roman interest in Egypt during their rule?
Which sub-period saw Ptolemaic queens regnant usually called Cleopatra, Arsinoe, or Berenice?
Which sub-period saw Ptolemaic queens regnant usually called Cleopatra, Arsinoe, or Berenice?