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Flashcard 1: What was the official religion of the Majapahit Empire?
Answer: Hinduism and Buddhism. Syncretic empire blending Hindu-Buddhist traditions.
Flashcard 2: What was the main export product from Southeast Asia in this period?
Answer: Spices. High-value goods that drove international trade demand.
Flashcard 3: What was the primary script used in South India during this period?
Answer: Tamil Script. Local writing system for the dominant Tamil language.
Flashcard 4: Which city was the capital of the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer: Delhi. Strategic location in northern India for controlling trade routes.
Flashcard 5: Name the influential trade port in Southeast Asia during this period.
Answer: Malacca. Strategic port controlling vital Southeast Asian trade routes.
Flashcard 6: Identify the primary economic activity of the Srivijaya Empire.
Answer: Maritime Trade. Controlled lucrative sea routes between China and India.
Flashcard 7: What was the primary use of spices from Southeast Asia in global trade?
Answer: Flavoring and Preservation. Essential for food preparation and long-distance preservation.
Flashcard 8: What was a common theme in the art and architecture of South Asia in this period?
Answer: Religious Motifs. Hindu and Buddhist themes dominated temple decorations.
Flashcard 9: Which innovation was crucial for trade in the Indian Ocean?
Answer: Lateen Sail. Triangular sail design enabled efficient monsoon navigation.
Flashcard 10: Which island was a central hub for the spice trade in Southeast Asia?
Answer: Sumatra. Island base for the powerful Srivijaya maritime empire.
Flashcard 11: What was the primary method of spreading Islam in Southeast Asia?
Answer: Trade and Sufi Missionaries. Peaceful conversion through merchants and mystical teachers.
Flashcard 12: Identify the language used in literature during the Chola Dynasty.
Answer: Tamil. Classical language of South Indian literature and administration.
Flashcard 13: Which empire's collapse led to the rise of regional kingdoms in Southeast Asia?
Answer: Khmer Empire. Its decline led to political fragmentation in the region.
Flashcard 14: Name a significant cultural or religious center in Java during this era.
Answer: Borobudur. Massive Buddhist temple complex in central Java.
Flashcard 15: What was the main religion of the Khmer Empire?
Answer: Hinduism, later Buddhism. Empire transitioned from Hindu to Buddhist religious practices.
Flashcard 16: Identify a major cultural influence that spread via the Indian Ocean trade.
Answer: Islam. Religion spread through merchant networks and Sufi teachers.
Flashcard 17: Identify the important cultural center in the Tamil region during this era.
Answer: Thanjavur. Capital city of the powerful Chola Empire in Tamil Nadu.
Flashcard 18: Name the port city that became a significant trade center in Southeast Asia.
Answer: Aceh. Important Islamic trading port in northern Sumatra.
Flashcard 19: Which Southeast Asian empire was known for its temple complex at Angkor Wat?
Answer: Khmer Empire. Built the famous Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia.
Flashcard 20: Identify the primary reason for the decline of the Srivijaya Empire.
Answer: Trade Route Changes. Rise of Malacca redirected maritime commerce patterns.
Flashcard 21: Identify the religious figure associated with the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia.
Answer: Sufi Saints. Mystical Islamic teachers who facilitated peaceful conversion.
Flashcard 22: Which script was used by the Khmer Empire for inscriptions?
Answer: Khmer Script. Writing system derived from ancient Indian scripts.
Flashcard 23: Identify one of the main cultural influences on Southeast Asian architecture.
Answer: Indian Influence. Hindu-Buddhist artistic traditions shaped regional temple styles.
Flashcard 24: What was the predominant religion in South Asia circa 1200-1450?
Answer: Hinduism. Remained dominant despite Islamic conquests in northern regions.
Flashcard 25: What was the primary language of administration in the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer: Persian. Reflected the Turkish-Persian cultural influence of the ruling elite.
Flashcard 26: Name the Islamic traveler who documented his visit to the Delhi Sultanate.
Answer: Ibn Battuta. Moroccan explorer who wrote detailed travel accounts.
Flashcard 27: Name a significant cultural impact of the Indian Ocean trade in Southeast Asia.
Answer: Spread of Hinduism and Buddhism. Indian religions expanded through merchant and cultural exchange.
Flashcard 28: Name the major maritime trade route linking South and Southeast Asia.
Answer: Indian Ocean Trade Network. Connected regions through monsoon-driven maritime commerce.
Flashcard 29: Which region in Southeast Asia was known for the Angkor civilization?
Answer: Cambodia. Location of the magnificent Angkor temple complex.
Flashcard 30: Which Indian dynasty was known for its temple architecture, such as the Brihadeeswarar Temple?
Answer: Chola Dynasty. South Indian dynasty famous for monumental temple construction.