Application Questions Solve the following computational prob…
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Applicаtiоn Questiоns Sоlve the following computаtionаl problems and show your work. (6 points each)
Pаrt 3 Essаy Questiоn (40%): Yоur essаy shоuld have an introduction with a clear and specific thesis, a body with evidence, and a conclusion that reinforces your central argument. Select the option you feel the most comfortable with and answer it to the best of your ability. You may find it helpful to write out a brief outline of the essay before you begin writing.Choose ONE (1):What were the major accomplishments of the short-lived Sui Dynasty? How did the two most important accomplishments have a lasting impact on Chinese societies? Aside from the emperor, who formed the ruling class of the Sui Dynasty and how could one become part of that ruling class? What contributed to the decline and fall of the Sui Dynasty?Chart the progression of Frankish tribes from their origins to the successors of Charlemagne’s Empire. Who was Charlemagne and what were his major accomplishments? How did Charlemagne found such an expansive empire in Europe? How was Charlemagne’s Empire divided after his and his son’s death? In what ways did the division of Charlemagne’s Empire mark the rudimentary political boundaries for modern Europe?Trace and analyze the social distinctions in early Muslim societies, particularly during the Umayyad Caliphate. Who comprised the top of the social hierarchy in Muslim societies and what groups of people made up the lower strata? How did Muslims in this era interact with Jews and Christians? What roles did slaves play in Muslim societies? What was expected of women in the Islamic faith; what rights did they have and what restrictions did they face? Describe Muslim marriages.
Pаrt 3 Essаy Questiоn (40%): Yоur essаy shоuld have an introduction with a clear and specific thesis, a body with evidence, and a conclusion that reinforces your central argument. Select the option you feel the most comfortable with and answer it to the best of your ability. You may find it helpful to write out a brief outline of the essay before you begin writing.Choose ONE (1):Trace the origins of the conflict and tension between England and France from 1066 to 1453. What explains the complex relationship between these two states during this period? How did English kings come to feel that they had a claim to the French throne? What led to the Hundred Years’ War? Which country ultimately emerged victorious in the war and what figure was instrumental in accomplishing that victory?Describe intellectual movements of the Renaissance. What were Humanism and Christian Humanism and how did they differ from one another? Who were some of the important thinkers of each intellectual movement and what ideas did they espouse. How did these ideologies reflect some of the key values of the Renaissance?Trace the rise of the Habsburg family and the extent of their power during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. What methods did the Habsburgs use to consolidate power and extend their empire? Which figure was instrumental in the growth of the Habsburg Dynasty and became a key defender of the Catholic faith? Which state served as the main rival to the Habsburgs and to what conflict did that rivalry lead?