What Evidence Is There in the Illustration "Ban Zhao, Han

question 53

Multiple Choice

What evidence is there in the illustration "Ban Zhao, Han Dynasty writer" that Zhao disagreed in some ways with accepted Chinese norms for the role of women in Han society?

• A) Her manner of dress is not reflective of the humility females were expected to display.
• B) As an advocate of education for girls, she is reading a book.
• C) In choosing to become educated, she is not displaying the filial piety expected in Han culture.
• D) Reading a book as a female indicated that she would make a good wife.