Ancient Southeast Asian Empires Assessment

What geographical feature made Southeast Asia significant for trade?

• Its location between the Pacific and Indian Oceans

• Its proximity to Africa

• Its mountainous terrain

• Its desert climate

When did Chinese culture first influence Southeast Asia?

• 939 A.D.

• 111 B.C.

• 700 A.D.

• 1407 A.D.

Which empire was the largest and longest-lasting in Southeast Asia?

• Srivijaya Empire

• Majapahit Empire

• Khmer Empire

• Dai Viet Empire

What was Angkor Wat originally built as?

• A Buddhist temple

• A military fortress

• A Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu

• A palace complex

Who built Angkor Wat?

• The Sailendra rulers

• King Suryavarman II

• Chinese emperors

• Indian traders

What artistic feature characterizes the walls of Angkor Wat?

• Painted murals

• Gold leaf decorations

• Bas-reliefs of Hindu stories

• Chinese calligraphy

When did Vietnam first gain independence from China?

• 111 B.C.

• 1407 A.D.

• 939 A.D.

• 780 A.D.

What was unique about women's status in Vietnam compared to China?

• They had higher social standing

• They couldn't own property

• They were required to be educated

• They had no rights

Where was the Srivijaya Empire located?

• Cambodia

• Vietnam

• Southern Sumatra

• Northern Thailand

What gave the Srivijaya Empire its power?

• Its military strength

• Its control of the Strait of Malacca

• Its agricultural resources

• Its population size