notable women

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  1. 6. Only woman to rule China as emperor.
  2. 8. Byzantine empress who helped pass laws for women’s rights.
  3. 9. Russian empress who expanded the empire and loved art.
  4. 11. African American woman who fought for freedom and women's rights.
  5. 13. Queen of Spain who helped fund Columbus’s voyage.
  6. 14. Queen of Britain during a time of huge empire building.
  7. 17. First female Chancellor of Germany, served for 16 years.
  8. 18. Fierce Celtic warrior queen who fought the Romans.
  9. 19. First female Prime Minister of the UK, known as the “Iron Lady.”
  10. 20. Queen of ancient Egypt known for her beauty and smarts.
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  1. 1. First female Prime Minister in the world, from Sri Lanka.
  2. 2. Powerful queen of France and England in the Middle Ages.
  3. 3. First woman to lead a Muslim country—Pakistan.
  4. 4. Queen of the Netherlands during both World Wars.
  5. 5. Female naval commander who fought in ancient battles.
  6. 7. First female Prime Minister of Israel.
  7. 10. Powerful English queen known as the “Virgin Queen.”
  8. 12. One of the first female pharaohs of Egypt.
  9. 15. First female Prime Minister of India.
  10. 16. French girl who led troops in battle and became a saint.