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