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List 18 Historical Empires of Southeast Asia

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the ancient empire located in present-day Cambodia, known for its monumental temples, especially Angkor Wat?

a)

Khmer Empire

b)

Roman Empire

c)

Ottoman Empire

d)

Mayan Empire

2.

Which empire was a powerful maritime empire that controlled trade routes in Southeast Asia from the 7th to the 13th centuries?

a)

Srivijaya Empire

b)

Majapahit Empire

c)

Khmer Empire

d)

Chola Empire

3.

Which early Southeast Asian civilization was known for its trade with India and China, existing from the 1st to the 6th centuries?

a)

Funan

b)

Srivijaya

c)

Majapahit

d)

Khmer

4.

Which historical kingdom in central Vietnam was known for its unique culture and trade in spices and textiles, lasting until the 19th century?

a)

Champa

b)

Srivijaya

c)

Ayutthaya

d)

Khmer Empire

e)

Pagan

5.

Which Southeast Asian dynasty thrived from the 8th to the 9th centuries and was recognized for its influence on agriculture and temple architecture?

a)

Sailendra Kingdom

b)

Majapahit Empire

c)

Ayutthaya Kingdom

d)

Srivijaya Empire

6.

What term describes the exchange of goods and services across oceans and seas, vital for the economies of ancient empires?

a)

Maritime Trade

b)

Agricultural Revolution

c)

Industrialization

d)

Nomadic Herding

7.

What is the name of the vast temple complex in Cambodia, originally built as a Hindu temple and later known for its monumental architecture?

a)

Angkor Wat

b)

Borobudur

c)

Taj Mahal

d)

Chichen Itza

8.

Fill in the blank: A 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Indonesia, renowned for its intricate carvings and stupas, representing the Sailendra Kingdom's architectural achievements, is called ________.

a)

Borobudur

b)

Angkor Wat

c)

Prambanan

d)

Shwedagon Pagoda

9.

Fill in the blank: The process through which different cultures share ideas, beliefs, and practices, often seen in trade relationships, is known as ________.

a)

Cultural Exchange

b)

Cultural Isolation

c)

Economic Sanctions

d)

Technological Advancement

10.

Fill in the blank: A group of related religious buildings, often serving as a center for worship and cultural activities, exemplified by Angkor Wat and Borobudur, is called a ________.

a)

Temple complex

b)

Pagoda

c)

Shrine

d)

Monastery

11.

Fill in the blank: A form of government or political system that is based on maritime supremacy or control over the seas, with the term coming from the Greek words for sea and power, is called a ________.

a)

Thalassocracy

b)

Theocracy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Plutocracy

12.

Fill in the blank: An ancient kingdom located in present-day Myanmar (Burma), flourishing from the 9th to the 13th centuries and renowned for its extensive collection of Buddhist temples, pagodas, and stupas, is called ________.

a)

Bagan

b)

Angkor

c)

Ayutthaya

d)

Sukhothai