Maritime Southeast Asia History Quiz

Which modern-day states are comprised of the maritime region of Southeast Asia?

• Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia

• Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines

• China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

• India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives

What was the major influence in the development of powerful empires along strategic maritime trade routes in Southeast Asia?

• Trade

• Religious conflicts

• Military conquest

• Cultural exchange

Which empire occupied territories in the island of Java and the Malay Peninsula, and established contacts with communities as far-away as India, the Bay of Bengal, the Philippines, and Madagascar?

• Kingdom of Mataram

• Sultanate of Brunei

• Empire of Srivijaya

• Majapahit Empire

What was the driving force behind the prosperity of Srivijaya?

• Maritime trade

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Agriculture

Which kingdom fostered the growth of Hinduism through various means, including the construction of the Prambanan Temple Complex?

• Sultanate of Brunei

• Majapahit Empire

• Empire of Srivijaya

• Kingdom of Mataram

Which dynasty constructed the renowned Buddhist temple complex of Borobudur in Central Java?

• Sailendra Dynasty

• Majapahit Dynasty

• Srivijaya Dynasty

• Mataram Dynasty

What led to the decline of the Majapahit Empire during the 15th century CE?

• Islamic influence

• European colonization

• Internal conflicts

• Mongol invasion

Which European nation occupied Malacca in 1511, forcing the sultan into exile?

• Netherlands

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

During the 14th century CE, which community in the Philippines ruled over a kingdom that enjoyed trade relations with China?

• Bacolod

• Davao

• Cebu

• Manila

What was the main influence on the early pre-colonial Filipinos from the 10th century CE onwards?

• Arabic culture

• African culture

• European culture

• Chinese and Indian culture