the arrival of islam

Question 1

for several centuries islam maintained quiet presence in SE Asia then

Answer 1

gradually, leaders became interested in their faith

Question 2

Macro Polo

Answer 2

Venetian traveler noted that many cities ad converted to islam
but the country side were still buddhism and hinduism

Question 3

why did islam gain momentum in the fifteenth century

Answer 3

powerful state of melaka, sponsored the faith