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Who was the mother-in-law Demetrius II aided, leading to Egyptian interference?

  • Cleopatra II

  • Cleopatra I

  • Laodice V

  • Apama IV

Answer

Cleopatra II, Egypt's queen, faced a rebellion led by her son Ptolemy VIII. King Demetrius II of Macedonia intervened on her behalf, attempting to restore her rule and protect Egypt from potential Roman influence. However, this interference drew Egypt's rival, the Seleucid Empire, into the conflict, leading to further complications in the region's political landscape.
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