Quiz on Ancient Southeast Asia and the Melaka Sultanate

What was the name of the kingdom that covered present-day Cambodia?

• Melaka

• Majapahit

• Sukhothai

• Khmer

During which centuries did the Khmer kings build stone temples?

• 5th to 8th century CE

• 9th to 15th century CE

• 12th to 16th century CE

• 14th to 18th century CE

What were government officials in the Khmer kingdom called?

• Sultan

• Bendahara

• Raja

• Mratan

What did the kings of Southeast Asia see themselves as?

• Military leaders

• Divine rulers

• Commoners

• Trade negotiators

What was the capital of the Khmer kingdom?

• Melaka

• Angkor

• Hanoi

• Sukhothai

What was the most important minister in the Melaka Sultanate called?

• Laksamana

• Syahbandar

• Temenggong

• Bendahara

What natural product was vital for the Melaka Sultanate?

• Spices

• Silk

• Tin

• Gold

Who was the capable king that set up the government of Melaka?

• Parameswara

• Sultan Iskandar

• Hang Tuah

• Raja Ali

What was the main reason for Melaka's importance as a trading port?

• Rich culture

• Safe harbour

• Large population

• Military strength

What did Parameswara do to ensure protection for Melaka?

• Built a wall

• Formed a friendship with the Chinese emperor

• Created a strong army

• Established trade routes