Timelines and Dates
In what year was Jayavarman crowned god-king?
802 A.D.
The primary cultural influences of Angkor came from_________.
India
This ruler began a major conquest of India in the late 1300s.
Timur Lenk.
What is the geographical term for a "chain of islands," such as the Malay region?
Archipelago.
From which major power did Vietnam eventually gain its independence?
China.
The Thai destroyed the Angkor capital in this specific year.
1432 A.D.
In which century did the Angkor Empire officially begin?
The 9th Century (800s).
This group is known historically as "Hindu warriors."
Rajputs
This specific school of Buddhism is a major cultural influence in Southeast Asia.
Theravada.
In the 1500s, this kingdom (Dai Viet) extended its territory to where?
The Gulf of Thailand / Southward.
When did Muslim power first extend into northern India?
1200 A.D.
What was the title given to Jayavarman upon his crowning?
God-King.
Who was Timur Lenk?
A nomadic conqueror who invaded India and seized power.
Which two cultural factors heavily influenced the development of Burma?
India and Buddhism.
Thailand destroyed Angkor in the year ______.
1432 A.D.
This is the year Mahmud of Ghazni began extending Islamic influence into Hindu kingdoms.
997 A.D.
Vietnam was once conquered by the ____________.
Chinese
This term describes an emerging nomadic power.
Mogul (Mughal).
Where specifically did the Islamic form take root on the Malay Peninsula?
Melaka (Malacca).
What was the name of the Vietnamese kingdom that expanded its reach in the 16th century?
Dai Viet.
The Kingdom of Pagan was founded in Burma during this year.
1050 A.D.
Explain the historical significance of Jayavarman in the context of the Khmer Empire.
He unified the region and established the foundation of the Angkor period.
This 7th-century author is famous for his contributions to Indian literature.
Dandin
What was the primary economic base for the kingdom of Thailand?
Agriculture.
The Burmans were the group that founded the Kingdom of ___________.
Pagan