Southeast Asia Flashcards
Khmer Empire (802-1431)
Religion of Rulers
Were Hindu, but converted to Buddhism for trade
Khmer Empire (802-1431)
Administration
Governed by bureaucracies, centralized ruler, cabinet, military, taxes and a top-down pyramid structure
Khmer Empire (802-1431)
Decline
Mongols invaded in the north, pushed Tai people into other regions
Arrival of Hinduism and Buddhism in Southeast Asia
Role merchants
Helped bring ideas of Buddhism to make the rulers convert for trade convenience
Arrival of Hinduism and Buddhism in Southeast Asia
Appeal of Hinduism and Buddhism
Did not adopt the Caste system. King or raja converted, and the rest of the kingdom did as well to have a similar culture to other traders.
Arrival of Hinduism and Buddhism in Southeast Asia
Sanskrit
Adopted Sanskrit for those who became Hindu, by converting. It makes it much more attractive to trade with Hindu traders. Conducted business in this language.
Arrival of Hinduism and Buddhism in Southeast Asia
Chinese Diasporic communities
Thai people in the region at the time of the Mongol invasion move farther south into the lower Chinese area.
Malacca Sultanate
Religion of rulers
Muslim city-state
Malacca Sultanate
Administration
building a navy and imposing fees on ships that pass through strait of Malacca
Malacca Sultanate
Economy
Choke points- dominated trade between china and India
Arrival of Islam in Southeast Asia
Role of merchants
Trade brought Islam here. In diasporic communities in an attempt to convert them. The rulers then became Islam so the people conform as well.
Arrival of Islam in Southeast Asia
Sufis
spread Islam, tolerance to local religions. Make it seem like both religions are adaptable, Allah= is the universe for Buddhists. Became popular in lower class just like in India
Arrival of Islam in Southeast Asia
Impact on women
Still remained the ability to trade and can retain inheritance. Not changes for women as they don’t have to veil or wear modest clothing.
