Final answer:
The correct option is c. The "Ecclesiastical History of the English People" was written by c) Bede, a monk known for documenting early English Christian history. The Chinese consider d) Sima Qian as the father of history.
Step-by-step explanation:
The first historical piece of writing, "Ecclesiastical History of the English People," for England was written by c) Bede. Bede, also known as Saint Bede and the Venerable Bede, was an Anglo-Saxon monk who lived in the 7th and 8th centuries. His work is considered one of the most important sources for the understanding of early English Christian history, including the spread of Christianity and the establishment of various kingdoms throughout England.
As for the question about whom the Chinese view as the father of history, the correct answer is d) Sima Qian. Sima Qian was a Chinese historian of the early Han dynasty and is best known for his work, "Shiji," or "Records of the Grand Historian", which became a model for future Chinese historians. His comprehensive work laid the foundation for Chinese historiography.