Comparing Ancient Female Rulers. Compare the Tang Empress Wu Zetian (also known as Empress Wu or as Wu Zhao; ruled China around 690-705 AD) with either the Pharaoh Cleopatra (ruled Egypt around 51-31 BC) or the Pharaoh Hatshepsut (ruled Egypt around 1478-1458 BC). Avoid lengthy quoting or lengthy close paraphrasing from biographical sources.

a) Compare the two (2) rulers in terms of their situation and ascent to power, their methods of rule, and their achievements and resourcefulness, noting similarities and differences. Use specific examples.

b) Consider what your study suggests about the cultures over which they ruled, identifying any similarities and differences between the cultures.

c) From this comparison, suggest lessons about different types of effective leadership by a female in the world of modern business and / or modern politics.

The Project Paper will be graded on:

The level to which the instructions were followed for the paper generally and for the specific topic.

The establishment of a clear thesis about your topic.

The adequacy and relevance of information, examples, and details which support the general thesis.

Covering each part of the topic as instructed, including the comparisons, the consideration of ancient cultural differences, and the reflection on lessons for modern society or the modern workplace.

The quality of your research and your persuasiveness using critical reasoning.

The use and acknowledgement of a minimum of three (3) required references (the class textbook plus at least two (2) other quality academic sources) documented using the SWS style –including both the use of a proper References list and the use of proper in-text citations.

Adherence to standard rules of grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, and mechanics, and general clarity of presentation.