AMSCO 1.3 and 1.4

Which three religions are mentioned as having a significant influence on the history of South and Southeast Asia?

• Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity

• Buddhism, Christianity, and Judaism

• Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism

• Sikhism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism

Which kingdom, whose name means "the victorious city," was established by the brothers Harihara and Bukka in southern India?

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Vijayanagara Empire

• Mughal Empire

Which of the following best describes the interaction between Islam and Hinduism in northern India during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate?

• Complete harmony and integration

• No interaction at all

• Tension and resentment among some Hindus toward Muslims

• Muslims were the majority population

What was a major reason for the spread of Islam among low-caste Hindus in South Asia?

• Islam’s emphasis on the equality of all believers.

• The promise of wealth from Muslim rulers.

• Forced conversion by Buddhist monks.

• The popularity of Hindu temples.

How did Muslim rulers in South Asia generally approach the conversion of their Hindu and Buddhist subjects?

• They found that forcing conversion was not successful, so most converts came to Islam voluntarily.

• They always forced conversion through military campaigns.

• They ignored religious differences and did not seek converts.

• They converted only the upper castes and ignored the lower castes.

What is considered the strongest historical SOCIAL continuity in South Asia according to the text?

• The spread of Islam

• The caste system

• The dominance of Hindu temples

• The construction of mosques

Which two sea-based kingdoms were significant in Southeast Asia due to their control over trade routes?

• Srivijaya Empire and Majapahit Kingdom

• Khmer Empire and Silla Dynasty

• Gupta Empire and Maurya Empire

• Angkor Kingdom and Silla Dynasty

What was the main religion of the Srivijaya Empire?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

Which of the following best describes the class structure of the Mississippian society?

• A rigid class structure with a chief, upper class, lower class, and slaves

• A completely equal society with no classes

• A society ruled only by priests

• A society where only merchants had power

Which material did the people of Mesa Verde primarily use to build their multi-story homes?

• Wood logs

• Bricks made of sandstone

• Marble blocks

• Bamboo