Ancient Kingdoms in Southeast Asia Quiz

What geographical feature was CRITICAL for the Khmer Empire's agricultural prosperity?

• Red River Delta

• Mekong River plains

• Tonle Sap Lake

• Irrawaddy River

The decline of the Pagan Empire was partly caused by:

• Mongol invasions and internal rebellions

• Overwhelming control of land by Buddhist monasteries

• Chinese colonization

• Spread of Islam

Funan's decline in the 6th century was primarily due to:

• Portuguese invasions

• Rise of Srivijaya and shift in Chinese trade

• Environmental disasters

• Khmer conquest (Chenla)

Le Loi's MOST significant achievement for Dai Viet was:

• Building the Bayon Temple

• Expelling Ming forces and securing independence

• Introducing Theravada Buddhism

• Creating the nusantara concept

What factor contributed to Srivijaya's dominance in maritime trade?

• Control of the Ganges River

• Strategic location near Malacca and Sunda Straits

• Alliance with the Mongols

• Invention of bronze drums

Majapahit's territorial peak under Hayam Wuruk was achieved through:

• Diplomatic marriages

• Naval expeditions led by Gajah Mada

• Chinese military support

• Spread of Christianity

The Malacca Sultanate gained protection from regional rivals by:

• Adopting Hinduism

• Forming an alliance with Ming China

• Conquering Ayutthaya

• Expelling Portuguese traders

"Indianization" in Southeast Asia is BEST described as:

• Forced military conquest by Indian kingdoms

• Cultural assimilation through trade and peaceful interactions

• Exclusive adoption of Hinduism

• Rejection of indigenous beliefs

The Laguna Copperplate Inscription (900 CE) proves:

• Spanish colonial claims

• Pre-colonial Philippine links to Javanese/Malay cultures

• Chinese direct rule over Luzon

• Presence of Roman traders

The term nusantara in Majapahit context referred to:

• Tributary territories beyond Java

• The caste system

• Monsoon winds

• Roman trade routes