Life
Where was Ban Zhao Born
Anling, Fufeng China
What did she write that was known as one oft he best works of history and a model for all future dynastic histories in china
Han Shu
What were her two academic interests
Math and Astronomy
One what planet is a crater named after Ban Zhao
venus
In what region was her father a magistrate
Wangdu County
Who called upon her to teach he empress Deng Sui and other concubines
Emperor Liu Zhao
Was she okay with the role of women?
Yes
Name one of the qualities Ban Zhao is remembered for
Meticulous study
Impressive Academics
Literary Output
At what age was she married
14
What was her most well known poem
Nujie, 106; precepts for my daughter
What were the two topics of her education
Confucianism and Daoism
Nu Jie means
Lessons for women
Did she get remarried after her husband died?
No
What were most of her essays written about
Women's conduct and lessons for young women
How did she believe women would become old powerful pepole
Obedience and wisdom
Name one of the western ideals that conflicted with the Nu Jie
Woman's rights
Gender Equality
When did she die?
115 CE
Why was she made a lady in waiting to the emrpess
Because her status as a widow and her reputation as a scholar
She believed:
"nothing is better than obedience which sacrifices personal opinion"
True or False
True