Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

Describe Ban Zhao’s perfect woman. What qualities and skills does she possess? How do these attributes contribute to her own happiness and prosperity and that of her family?

You may find it helpful to review the section “The Age of Empire in China: The Qin and Han Dynasties” in Chapter 7 of your textbook before you begin.