Geography of SE Asia
Culture and Influence
Rise of Empire 1
Rise of Empire 2
Vietnam Emerges
100
The first of two major regions that makes up SE Asia, this area is comprised of Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and parts of Malaysia:
What is Mainland SE Asia?
100
This is the term that describes a society that bases ideas of descent, inheritance, and heritage through the mother's side of the family.
What is a matrilineal society?
100
This kingdom arose in the Irrawaddy Valley, in what is present-day Myanmar (Burma), in the 9th century CE:
What is the Pagan Kingdom?
100
Beginning in 800 CE, this SE Asian empire flourished in what is modern-day Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia:
What is the Khmer Empire?
100
Unlike other parts of SE Asia, which were dominated by Indian influence, this Imperialistic East Asian culture was most responsible for the development of Vietnam:
Who is the Chinese?
200
This is the second part of SE Asia and is comprised of Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines:
What is Island SE Asia?
200
Beginning in c. 200 BCE, this South Asian culture first traveled to SE Asia and began a diaspora of peoples and cultural exchange which included trade, religion, writing, laws, architecture, agriculture, and other human economies and technologies:
What is India?
200
The first king of the Pagan Kingdom, he is credited with uniting the region and bringing Buddhism to the forefront of Burman culture:
Who is King Anawrahta?
200
Like the Pagan people, most commoners in the Khmer empire practiced Buddhism as their belief system. The ruling elite, however, were influenced this other Indian-influenced religion and saw themselves as divine rulers:
What is Hinduism?
200
These are flooded fields that are used to grow and harvest semi-aquatic rice.
What are paddies?
300
These are the four main river valleys of SE Asia:
What is the Irrawady, Chao Phraya, Mekong, Red?
300
First introduced to the Indian subcontinent in c. 7th century CE, this group of peoples would harken a significant shift in the future evolution of religious doctrine in both the Indian mainland and its eventual spread throughout SE Asia:
Who are Muslims?
300
These are dome-like Buddhist shrines that were constructed during the period of the Pagan Kingdom's time in power:
What are Stupas?
300
Constructed by King Suryavarman II in c. 1100 CE, this massive temple complex remains today as a testament to the Khmer Empire's dedication to the Hindu god Vishnu:
What is Angkor Wat?
300
Connecting the Dots: Since we have learned about Korea and Japan, what types of practices and customs do you think the Vietnamese people took under Chinese rule?
Government bureaucratic system, civil service system, speaking and writing of the Chinese language.
400
This geographical feature is a small channel of water that connects two bodies of water together:
What is a Strait?
400
Following the introduction of Theraveda Buddhism and Hinduism to SE Asia, this religion quickly became one of the most influential religions in the region; the effects of which can still be observed today:
What is Islam?
400
This fierce group of invasive peoples were responsible for the eventual downfall of the Pagan Kingdom:
Who are the Mongols?
400
This SE Asian trading empire encompassed modern-day Indonesia from c. 600-1200 CE and controlled the Strait of Malacca, a major economic shipping route:
What is the Srivijaya Empire?
400
A departure from other SE Asian nations, the Vietnamese did not practice Theraveda Buddhism. Instead, they practiced this form of Buddhism:
What is Mahayana Buddhism?
500
These two major straits in Island SE Asia were essential for trade and vital commerce:
What are the Strait of Malacca and the Strait of Sunda?
500
This island nation harbors the largest numbers of Muslim believers and followers in the SE Asian region:
What is Indonesia?
500
Critical Thinking: In geographical terms, why do you think the Pagan Kingdom grew to be so successful?
Because civilization is typically centered around fresh water and potential for sustained agriculture. The Pagan Kingdom was situated in the fertile Irrawaddy Valley, which afforded the peoples living there to develop as a culture through the benefit of high crop production which, in turn, led to the division of labor and stratification of society.
500
These two religions played a large part in the development of the Srivijaya Empire, though its peoples modified the belief system to suit their own purposes:
What are Hinduism and Buddhism?
500
Despite Chinese rule, the Vietnamese were intent on keeping their identity. In 39 CE, these two people were responsible for a minor uprising, which, while only partially successful, led to their rise in status as great martyrs and heroes of Vietnam.
Who are the Trung Sisters?
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