In what ways was Islam a unifying force for the Bedouin peoples of Arabia? With what effects for the development of world history?

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6Each week, you will be asked to respond to the prompt or prompts in the discussion forum. Your initial post should be 75-150 words in length, and is due on Sunday. By Tuesday, you should respond to two additional posts from your peers.

You will find three options for this discussion forum; Questions A or B. Please select one for this discussion. Use one outside source in addition to your text to support your positions and thoughts, and reference that source. Your post should Include solid grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling.

Question A

In what ways was Islam a unifying force for the Bedouin peoples of Arabia? With what effects for the development of world history? Explain, with examples.

Question B

Prior to 1400, which technological, economic or cultural advancement was the most influential in connecting Africa to expanding global networks? Explain, with examples.

7.Each week, you will be asked to respond to the prompt or prompts in the discussion forum. Your initial post should be 75-150 words in length, and is due on Sunday. By Tuesday, you should respond to two additional posts from your peers.

You will find three options for this discussion forum: Questions A and B. Please select one for this discussion. Use one outside source in addition to your text to support your positions and thoughts, and reference that source. Your post should Include solid grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling.

Question A

Did the Mongol Empire have any positive effects upon World History? How so?

Question B

What aspects of Chinese culture influenced the development of Korea and Japan?  And, which one do you think was the most significant?

8.Each week, you will be asked to respond to the prompt or prompts in the discussion forum. Your initial post should be 75-150 words in length, and is due on Sunday. By Tuesday, you should respond to two additional posts from your peers.

You will find three options for this discussion forum; Questions A, B or C. Please select one for this discussion. Use one outside source in addition to your text to support your positions and thoughts, and reference that source. Your post should Include solid grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling.

Question A

What lasting factors of Renaissance art can be found within modern art and design? Provide an example with a work of modern art or design.

Question B

How did Black Plague affect the growth and development of Europe? What factors contributed to its spread? What do you believe was the most significant impact of the Black Plague?.