OCR GCSE Ancient History · J198
Paper 2
Revise: Rome and Egypt: Geopolitical and Economic ContextIn 59 BC, during Caesar’s consulship, he secured recognition as ‘friend and ally of the Roman people’. The recognition cost 6,000 talents, a very large payment which contributed to his financial difficulties.
- Revise: Cleopatra and Julius Caesar
An official status recognising a ruler or state as an ally of Rome. Cleopatra sought this recognition to strengthen the security of her rule.