Answer the following question with a well-written, historically accurate, and evidence-based essay:
It has been argued that the world functions based on four systems: ideological, economic, military, and political relationships. For your essay (of around 750 words), select at least one of these systems that you feel is the most important to world history. Then, defend your answer using multiple examples from what we have studied this semester (textbook, podcasts, videos, etc) in order to support your argument. The more relevant examples from our material that you use, the better you will score. I have also included the rubric below to also help guide your response.
Rubric:
Thesis
Student directly answers the question posed with a clear, relevant, falsifiable argument
Change Over Time
Student demonstrates a clear grasp of the flow of history; differentiates periods of history and uses vocabulary and ideas authentic to period, divorced from modern conceptions
Historical Evidence
Provides at least five specific, properly referenced, factually accurate pieces of evidence from the course to support argument.
Historical Analysis
Provides analysis for each point of evidence that ties back to thesis.
Structure
Student writes an essay that has a clearly marked and effective structure with thesis statements and supporting evidence;
Format
Essay is approximately 750 words. Minor spelling or grammatical errors
THE BOOK USEDTraditions and Encounters: A Brief Global History, Vol. I, to 1500. 5th Edition
V. Reference
Part III: Age of Cross-Cultural Interaction, 1000-1500 CE