1.3 Historical Belief Systems/State Formation in S and SE Asia

Which year is noted as the focal point for examining the influence of belief systems in South and Southeast Asia?

• 1000 AD

• 1200 AD

• 1500 AD

• 1800 AD

What is the ultimate goal of a follower of Hinduism?

• To live a virtuous life

• To ascend to heaven

• To reunite with the world soul, Brahma

• To achieve enlightenment

Which system did Hinduism use to structure Indian society?

• The class system

• The caste system

• The order system

• The level system

What significant difference does Buddhism have from Hinduism?

• None of the above

• Focus on material wealth

• Belief in many gods

• Rejection of the caste system

Which belief system is described as a universalizing religion, likely to spread across different cultures?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

Which empire was established by Turkic Muslim invaders in South Asia in 1206?

• Delhi Sultanate

• Mughal Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Gupta Empire

What movement within Hinduism emphasized personal devotion to a specific deity?

• The Sant tradition

• The Arya Samaj

• The Brahmo Samaj

• The Bhakti movement

Which Hindu kingdom was established in the south as a rival to the Delhi Sultanate?

• Vijayanagara Empire

• Kushan Empire

• Pallava Kingdom

• Chola Empire

What was a major source of power for the Srivijaya Empire in Southeast Asia?

• Agricultural dominance

• Control over the Strait of Malacca

• Technological advancements

• Large army

What architectural achievement is associated with the Khmer Empire?

• Taj Mahal

• Borobudur

• The Great Wall

• Angkor Wat