You identified the three main qualities of a good leader in the previous task. You also identified a historical figure that you believe was a great leader for the time. Think about what this person would be like if he or she lived today. First, look at a list of some modern characteristics of a leader. Compare the qualities and characteristics of the historical leader you chose to this list. Then identify any characteristics that match your leader and explain why you think they do. The leader I chose was "Cyrus The Great"

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b. c.–a. d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.