Textbook - SE Asia

Question 1

The Pagan Kingdom:

Answer 1

Burnmans established it in Mayanmar.
Anwrahta - its first great king (1044-1077) His conquest provided pagan w/ access to trading ports and the kingdom prospered
practiced Therava Buddhism (strictly follows Buddha teaching)
They became a center for Buddhist learning
established principles taht continue to influence the Maynmar people’s religion and society

Question 2

The Khmer Empire:

Answer 2

located in Cambodia
Main power of SE Asia mainland
empire peaked in 1200
Became prosperous by improving rice cultivation
They built elaborate irrigation systems and waterways

Question 3

Srivijaya wealth:

Answer 3

taxing trade that passed through its waters’
located on the straight of Malacca
Chinese monks strudied Buddhist learning here instead of travelling to India

Question 4

Dai Viet:

Answer 4

influenced by CHINA
100 BC, Han took over Northern Vietnam
AD 990, broke away during the weakened state of teh Tang Dynsaty
939, became an independent kingdom called Dia Viet
Absorbed Chinese cultural influences like Buddhism and government
Preserved a spirit of independence and kept their own identity