Unit 1 - South And Southeast Asia

Question 1

Hinduism

Answer 1

One of the major religions studied in the context of South and Southeast Asia. AP World explores how Hinduism influenced the political, social, and cultural structure Indian states like the Vijayanagara Empire.

Question 2

Buddhism

Answer 2

A religion that spread across Asia, originating in India and later influencing regions like China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. AP World focuses on its spread and the role of Buddhist states like the Srivijaya Empire in spreading Mahayana Buddhism.

Question 3

Buddhist state-know one

Answer 3

States where Buddhism was a dominant force in shaping culture and governance. Example: Srivijaya Empire, a Southeast Asian maritime empire that promoted Buddhism and controlled critical trade routes.

Question 4

Hinduism- know one state

Answer 4

States where Hinduism shaped the political and social systems. Example: The Vijayanagara Empire South India, which defended Hinduism against Islamic invasions and was cultural center.

Question 5

Brahma

Answer 5

Brahma: In AP World, Brahma is studied as part of Hinduism’s religious beliefs and how these beliefs influenced the social structures like the caste system.

Question 6

Caste system

Answer 6

Caste System: AP World examines how the caste system structured Indian society, dividing people into social groups based on birth, and how it influenced social mobility, religion, and politics in South Asia.

Question 7

Bhakti Movement

Answer 7

A devotional movement in medieval India that challenged the traditional caste system and emphasized personal devotion to deities. It’s important in AP World for its role in shaping Hindu culture and religious practice.

Question 8

Sikhism

Answer 8

A religion that started in India combining ideas from both Hinduism and Islam. It teaches equality and service to others.

Question 9

Delhi sultanate

Answer 9

A Muslim kingdom that ruled northern India from the 1200s to the 1500s. It brought Islamic culture and architecture to India.

Question 10

Vijayanagara empire

Answer 10

A powerful empire in South India that supported Hinduism and resisted Muslim invaders from the north.

Question 11

Dhow

Answer 11

Dhow: A type of ship used for trade in the Indian Ocean, connecting Africa, the Middle East, and India.

Question 12

Junk

Answer 12

Junk: Large Chinese ships used for long-distance trade, especially in the Indian Ocean and along the Silk Road.

Question 13

Khmer empire

Answer 13

Khmer Empire: A Southeast Asian empire known for building the famous temple Angkor Wat and blending Hindu and Buddhist ideas.

Question 14

Srivijaya empire

Answer 14

Srivijaya Empire: A kingdom in Southeast Asia that was important for trade and spreading Buddhism throughout the region.

Question 15

Majapahit empire

Answer 15

Majapahit Empire: A large empire in Indonesia that controlled much of Southeast Asia and was known for its Hindu and Buddhist culture.

Question 16

Melaka (Malacca)

Answer 16

Melaka (Malacca): A trading port in Southeast Asia that was key to the spread of Islam and connected many different cultures through trade.

Question 17

Tamerlane (Timur)

Answer 17

Tamerlane (Timur): A Central Asian conqueror who built a large empire in the 1300s by invading places from India to the Middle East.

Question 18

Angkor wat

Answer 18

Angkor Wat: A huge temple complex in Cambodia, originally built as a Hindu temple, but later became a Buddhist site.