South and Southeast Asia

Which religions spread widely in South and Southeast Asia during this period?

• Christianity and Judaism

• Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam

• Zoroastrianism and Sikhism

• Taoism and Confucianism

What was the outcome of the Mongols' attempts to extend their authority over Vietnam and Myanmar?

• They successfully established a permanent empire.

• They were defeated by local forces.

• They formed alliances with local rulers.

• They ignored these regions entirely.

What was the role of Rajputs in the sultanate of Delhi?

• They were foreign invaders.

• They were members of hereditary clans descended from warriors.

• They were religious leaders.

• They were traders and merchants.

What did the kingdoms in Southeast Asia establish during the period of classical states?

• Isolationist policies

• Cultural and political models for successors

• Military alliances with Europe

• Trade routes with Africa

What was a common feature of the social systems in South and Southeast Asia during this period?

• They were all egalitarian.

• They varied, with some being quite egalitarian and others more hierarchical.

• They were all hierarchical.

• They were based on a single religion.

Which dynasty ruled Dai Viet from 1225 to 1400?

• Tran dynasty

• Le dynasty

• Nguyen dynasty

• Ly dynasty

What was a common form of local government in Southeast Asia?

• Monarchy

• Village councils

• Military rule

• Theocracy

What form of Buddhism became most prominent by the fourteenth century?

• Mahayana

• Vajrayana

• Theravada

• Zen

What was the original purpose of religious buildings before they were converted to Buddhist temples?

• To serve as marketplaces

• To honor various gods

• To house government officials

• To store agricultural produce

What was a common reason for intermarriage between Muslim traders and local women?

• To increase agricultural production

• To connect trade routes to economic and political power

• To establish religious dominance

• To create large families