History of the Taungoo Dynasty

What happened after the decline of the Bagan Empire?

• The rise of a single powerful kingdom

• The emergence of small feudal states

• The unification of Myanmar

• The establishment of foreign rule

Which small feudal states became powerful in Central and Upper Myanmar?

• Mandalay and Yangon

• Pinya and Sagaing

• Inwa and Hanthawaddy

• Taungoo and Bagan

How long did the battle between Inwa and Hanthawaddy last?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 50 years

What was the impact of the battles on the population?

• People moved to Inwa

• People moved to Taungoo

• People migrated to Ayutthaya

• People fled to foreign lands

Who reigned over Taungoo in 1485?

• King Bayintnaung

• King Tabinshwehti

• King Mingyi Nyo

• King Hanthawaddy

What did King Mingyi Nyo do during his reign?

• He built a new capital

• He attacked nearby regions

• He established peace treaties

• He focused on trade

What significant event occurred after King Mingyi Nyo's death?

• Taungoo was conquered

• His son Tabinshwehti ascended the throne

• Hanthawaddy became independent

• A new empire was founded

What strategy did King Tabinshwehti use against Hanthawaddy?

• He negotiated peace

• He attacked from the navy and land

• He built alliances

• He retreated to Taungoo

Where did King Tabinshwehti move the capital city?

• From Hanthawaddy to Taungoo

• From Taungoo to Hanthawaddy

• From Inwa to Sagaing

• From Pyay to Mandalay

What customs did King Tabinshwehti follow after capturing Hanthawaddy?

• He ignored local customs

• He crowned himself according to Mon customs

• He adopted Burmese customs

• He established new customs