First Kingdoms and Empires

Which of the following best defines a kingdom?

• A political construct ruled by an emperor

• A territory ruled by a king or queen

• A decentralized state with elected leaders

• A religious institution governed by priests

What is an empire primarily characterized by?

• Decentralized governance

• Domination of one state by another

• Egalitarian social structure

• Absence of a central ruler

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a feature of kingdoms in the provided text?

 

• Elected leaders

• Inheritance of leadership

• Decentralized governance

• Constitution-based laws

Which kingdom is recognized as the first indigenous Thai kingdom?

 

• Kingdom of Nam-Viet

• Kingdom of Sukhothai

• Kingdom of Malacca

• Kingdom of Ayutthaya

Which empire was known for its strategic location along maritime trade routes between India and China?

• Funan Empire

• Khmer Empire

• Srivijaya Empire

• Pagan Empire

The Khmer Empire is best known for:

• Development of architectural marvels like Angkor Wat

• Control of the Strait of Malacca

• Influence from Indian civilization

• Spread of Theravada Buddhism

Which empire flourished largely in present-day Indonesia and controlled the Strait of Malacca?

   A) Funan Empire

   B) Khmer Empire

   C) Pagan Empire

   D) Srivijaya Empire

• Funan Empire

• Khmer Empire

• Srivijaya Empire

• Pagan Empire

The Champa Empire was renowned for:

• Spread of Hinduism and Buddhism

• Maritime power and trade networks

• Development of Theravada Buddhism

• Influence from Chinese civilization

The Kingdom of Malacca was located in:

• Central Thailand

• Java

• Malaysia

• Myanmar

What religion was practiced in the Pagan Empire?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity