Trivia: Although she ruled over Egypt, Cleopatra originated from where?
Macedonia
Libya
Persia
Italy
The correct answer is Macedonia
So why is this answer correct? : Cleopatra was the last of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which reigned over Egypt from 305 to 30 BCE. The country came under the control of the Ptolemaic dynasty after Alexander the Great conquered Egypt and placed his friend Ptolemy I on the throne. Cleopatra was Macedonian by descent but came to power in Egypt in 51 BCE as co-regent with her brother — and husband — Ptolemy VIII.