4 page analytical paper based on assigned books and independent research.
Use specific examples to support your argument, and cite the quotes and information you use with footnotes to indicate where you found your evidence.

Paper should contain the elements of good analytical paper, including clear and grammatical writing, correct spelling, and a clearly-worded statement that contains your argument.
Be sure to develop your argument consistently throughout your paper.

Chicago style is most appropriate for this paper.

Address the topic analytically and provide clear thesis that you support clearly and consistently throughout the paper.

Proper standard margins. Double-spaced, and should use time new roman font in 12 point.

Use books The Essential World History Vol. 1, 1 and at least one outside text.

Explain the rise of the Islamic Empire from the 6th to the 13th centuries. What factors and peoples shaped their cultural and political beliefs and what role did expansionism play in reforming their society, including their government?

Look closely at the political and religious ideas that defined Islam at this time and remember that they do evolve.

In formulating your critique, it is not necessary to examine how religious beliefs and military campaigns shaped the early Islamic empire and what type of culture appeared.

Take special care to understand the economy of the culture in order to fully understand appreciate the challenges that came with establishing a multi-ethic, multi-linguistic society.

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