Developments of South and Southeast Asia 1200 - 1450

What religions had an impact over South and Southeast Asia historically?

• Islam, Christianity, Hinduism

• Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism

• Buddhism, Islam, Christianity

• Islam, Judaism, Christianity

The Chola Kingdom is present-day ________________.

• Southern India & Pakistan

• Southern India & Bangladesh

• Southern India & Sri Lanka

• Northern India & New Delhi

Which is the following is not true of the Vijayanagar Empire?

• Brothers sent by Delhi Sultanate

• Born Hindu, converted to Islam, reverted back to Hindu

• Were never overthrown by any other kingdom

• Only lasted for a 100 years

What are Islamic worship centers called?

• Temples

• Mosques

• Synagogues

• Churches

Define "jizya:"

• a tax on non-Muslims

• a tax on Muslims

• Both

Angkor Wat in Cambodia is an example of what?

• Islam's spread to Southeast Asia

• Chinese conquest of Southeast Asia

• Hindu influence in Southeast Asia

• Wealth created by trade

Why did Buddhist beliefs have social implications in South Asia?

• It encouraged larger family size

• Its followers joined the Brahman caste

• It challenged hierarchies based on caste

• It reinforced obedience to the emperor

What is the most important way kingdoms like Majapahit gain power and wealth?

• controlling trade in the waters around the Straits of Malacca

• controlling agricultural production

• their devotion to Hinduism helped them keep their power

• their military technology was superior to surrounding kingdoms

What are two challenges the caste system faced in India?

• the growing power and wealth of merchants threatened the upper castes (priests and warriors)

• new groups in India, such as the Muslims, needed to be incorporated into the caste structure

• the majority of people in India stopped believing in Hinduism and converted to Islam

• more Hindus converted to Christianity as European missionaries landed

Which of the following was not one of the main three religions in South & Southeast Asia?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam