Ancient Southeast Asian Civilizations: Multiple Choice Part 1

Mainland Southeast Asia is strategically located between which two ancient civilizations?

• Mesopotamia and Egypt

• China and India

• Persia and Greece

• Japan and Korea

The Mandala system describes political power as:

• Fixed territorial borders

• Controlled by merchants

• Radiating outward from a central capital

• Divided equally among rulers

Which prehistoric culture is known for using flaked stone tools and early pottery?

• Phung Nguyen Culture

• Funan Kingdom

• Dong Son Culture

• Hoabinhian Culture

The Hoabinhian Culture was located in which modern country?

• Myanmar

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• Cambodia

The Kingdom of Angkor was located in which present-day country?

• Cambodia

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• Myanmar

According to legend, the founder of the Funan Kingdom was:

• U Thong

• Brahmin Kaundinya

• Jayavarman II

• Ram Khamhaeng

Which Indian ruler sent Buddhist missionaries to Southeast Asia in the 3rd century BCE?

• Brahmin Kaundinya

• U Thong

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

Jayavarman II proclaimed himself Chakravarti, meaning:

• Universal ruler

• Servant of Buddha

• Guardian of peace

• King of rivers

Which king built Angkor Wat?

• Jayavarman II

• Ramathibodi I

• Jayavarman VII

• Suryavarman II

The founder of the Sukhothai Kingdom was:

• Si Inthrathit

• Ram Khamhaeng

• U Thong

• Anawrahta