1. Consider the impact that trade, politics, and religion has in this unit. Of the three, which do you feel made the greatest impact on this period? Provide at least one example from the reading to support your choice. Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
2. Choose a single leader who is highlighted in the reading assignment for this unit. Introduce your chosen figure, and provide descriptions of the following elements: the leader, when he or she lived, and the area over which he or she presided. Include notable actions and accomplishments associated with his or her period of leadership. Identify the greatest significance of this ruler for his own times. Must be a minimum of 300 words in length.
