Chinа hаd а majоr cultural impact оn its neighbоrs in East Asia and Southeast Asia. In some cases, the process of becoming more like China, known as [BLANK-1], was intentionally cultivated by the Chinese. That was the case in Vietnam, where an oral variant of Chinese language was adopted and other Chinese cultural values were introduced. Korea and Japan were also heavily influenced, though they maintained a distinct language unrelated to Chinese. The Chinese had less of a cultural impact in remote or mountainous regions like Manchuria or Tibet.
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 process by which Islam became an important religious institution in India. When and how did Muslims come to rule India as a political force? Who were these rulers and how did they maintain power in a region so religiously diverse? What aspects of Indian society did Muslim rulers embrace? Identify the religion(s) that India’s Muslim leadership came into conflict with and describe the results of that conflict.Identify and describe the Samurai of Medieval Japan. Who were these people and what was their importance to society? What services did Samurai provide and to whom did they provide those services? How were Samurais rewarded for their service? What code did the Samurai live by and what values comprised that code? What were the consequences for a Samurai that failed to live up to their code of honor?Describe the systems of feudalism and manorialism in Medieval Europe. How did these systems help European societies function in an era in which the state was unable to deal with major crises? Chart the crises of the ninth and tenth centuries in Europe. What major issues threatened European society? How did feudalism and manorialism come to address these issues?