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Who was the only woman to hold power as Empress of China?
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According to the Smithsonian Magazine, Wu Zetian reigned for 15 years but was the power behind the throne for decades beforehand. Although she was maligned as a cruel and ruthless usurper for centuries, modern historians often credit Wu for restoring stability to the Tang dynasty, which likely wouldn’t otherwise be considered such a golden age in Chinese civilization.
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Who was the only woman to hold power as Empress of China?
- Liu Siniang
- Wu Zetian
- Hua Mulan
- Wang Zhenyi
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