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Civilisations 2 - Angkor, Japan, and the Pacific Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 major river systems of Angkor?

A

Middle Thailand and Chao Phyara
Lower Mekong and Tonle Plains
Red, Ma and Ca rivers of Vietname delta

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This provided the surplus needed for centralised government and urban populations.

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Rice

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Who was the first King of Angkor?

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Jayavarman II (AD802)

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4
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Which of the following is not true about Angkor?

a) Angkor means holy city.
b) Angkor is an impressive series of monumental complexes built by townsfolk.
c) Angkor had canals and reservoirs built - which diverted river flow through to the city.
d) The 3 kings of Angkor were responsible for developing the city.

A

b) The monumental complexes were built by succeeding kings.

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What are the 4 phases of Angkor?

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  • Prehistoric Iron Age (500 BC)
  • Funan Phase (150 AD)
  • Chenla Phase (supercedes Funan) (550-800 AD)
  • Establishment of royal centre - Angkor
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What is the early capital/first major historic settlement of Angkor?

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Banteay Choueu

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Which of the following is not a reason why Angkor declined.

a) Abandoned due to attacks by neighbouring cities in Thailand
b) Due to environmental degradation and decline of hydraulic systems and reservoirs
c) Rioting from people due to inequality/inequity in the city.
d) Decline in trade for Angkor due to rise of Islam in Indonesia and Malaysia.

A

c) There were no riots.

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The complex of Hariharalaya was begun by who? and completed by which king?

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Begun by Jayavarman II and finished by Yasovarman

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In this temple, Indravarman I dedicated shrines to Jayavarman II and his wife.

a) Preah Ko
b) Ak Yum
c) Banteay Chou
d) Angkor Wat

A

a) Preah Ko

  • Ak Yum is the main temple of Banteay Chou
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Which of the following is the long water baray built by Indravarman I?

a) Banteay Chou
b) Ak Yum
c) Indratataka
d) Preah Ko

A

c) indratataka

  • Which means mirror of his glory
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Angkor Wat was built during the reign of which king?

a) Jayavarman II
b) Indravarman I
c) Yasovarman
d) Suryavarman II

A

d) Suryavarman II

  • Angkor Wat also serves as the mausoleum of Suryavarman II.
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This is the largest religious monument ever built.

a) Preah Ko
b) Ak Yum
c) Banteay Chou
d) Angkor Wat

A

d) Angkor Wat

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The new city Angkor Thom alongside many other monuments, including the Ta Prohm temple were established during the reign of which king?

a) Jayavarman II
b) Indravarman I
c) Jayavarman VII
d) Suryavarman II

A

c) Jayavarman VII

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This is a group of ponds and towers built by Jayavarman VII in the Jayatataka. This was a replica of Lake Anavatapta, a sacred Himalayan lake whose waters had the power to remove sin.

a) Preah Ko
b) Ak Yum
c) Neak Pean
d) Angkor Wat

A

Neak Pean

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15
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This had vivid stone reliefs depicting life in the capital city.

a) The Bayon
b) Ak Yum
c) Neak Pean
d) Angkor Wat

A

a) The Bayon

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16
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The Bayon was the temple mausoleum of which king?

a) Jayavarman II
b) Indravarman I
c) Jayavarman VII
d) Suryavarman II

A

c) Jayavarman VII

17
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Which of the following are not depictions of reliefs in the Bayon?

a) Battles on land and water
b) Feasting and life in a rich person’s house
c) Family life
d) Jayavarman’s victories

A

c) Family life

  • Although it did include depictions of hunting, playing games, cooking and the construction of a palace as well.
18
Q

What time period did the first settlement of Japan took place?

a) 50,000 years ago
b) 40,000 years ago
c) 20,000 years ago
d) 10,000 years ago

A

b) 40,000 years ago

19
Q

What was the first site excavated in Japan?

A

Iwajuku

20
Q

Which of the following is not a defining characteristic of items of the Palaeolithic in Japan?

a) morse
b) cord-marks
c) glass
d) pottery

A

c) glass

  • Morse: omori
  • Cord-marked: jomon
  • Early pottery (from Southern China/Amur River Basin, Russia)
21
Q

What time period is the Jomon set in?

a) 8000-300 BC
b) 10,000-300 BC
c) 10,000-500 BC
d) 10,000-400 BC

A

b) 10,000-300 BC

22
Q

What are the five periods of Japan?

A

Jomon, Yayoi, Kofun, Asuka and Heian Period

23
Q

This is an original musical instrument of Japan - which is famous because it depicts the life in Yayoi times.

A

Dotaku

  • made from fine volcanic tuff
24
Q

Bronze and iron was introduced from China and Korea to Japan in what period?

A

Middle Yayoi (100 BC -100 AD)

25
Q

Pedestal jars, dotaku, Haniwa cylinders and bronze and iron was a part of which time period of Japan?

a) Jomon
b) Heian
c) Yayoi
d) Kofun

A

c) Yayoi

26
Q

What is Yoshinogari?

A

An archaeological site where grave goods were found.

27
Q

What time period is Yayoi set in?

A

1st century BC-2nd century AD

28
Q

Which time period is Kofun set in?

a) 250-600 AD
b) 250-300 AD
c) 250-700 AD
d) 250-650 AD

A

a) 250-600 AD

29
Q

Tombs in this period are keyhole shaped.

a) Asuka
b) Heian
c) Yayoi
d) Kofun

A

d) Kofun

30
Q

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Kofun settlement?

a) high status
b) local settlements
c) wealthy farmers
d) commoners had big houses

A

d) commoners lived in hamlets

31
Q

Buddhism was introduced to Japan in what time period?

a) Asuka
b) Heian
c) Yayoi
d) Kofun

A

a) Asuka

32
Q

This is a period of time heavily influenced by the Chinese (incest taboos and household registrations)

a) Asuka
b) Heian
c) Yayoi
d) Kofun

A

a) Asuka

33
Q

Where did the capital city from Nara moved to which symbolises the beginning of the Heian period?

A

Kyoto

34
Q

Mandalas were a part of which time period?

a) Asuka
b) Heian
c) Yayoi
d) Kofun

A

b) Heian

35
Q

What time period was Asuka set in?

a) 600-800 AD
b) 600-700 AD
c) 600-900 AD
d) 600-1000 AD

A

b) 600-700 AD

36
Q

Japan was created (supposedly) by two heavenly deities, what were their names?

A

Izanagi and Izanami

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