Topic 1.3 | Dev. in South and Southeast Asia (World History)

From 1200 to 1450, which religions played central roles in shaping the cultural, social, and political landscapes of South and Southeast Asia?

• Christianity, Judaism, and Islam

• Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism

• Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism

• Islam, Sikhism, and Hinduism

Hinduism shaped social hierarchy in India through the _________

• caste system

• democratic process

• industrial revolution

• feudal system

Which aspects of Indian culture were influenced by Hinduism?

• A) Art, architecture, and rituals

• B) Science and technology

• C) Literature and music

• D) Politics and economics

Islam spread through regions like the ________ Sultanate.

• Delhi

• Ottoman

• Mughal

• Safavid

Islam blended with local traditions, introducing new ________ and social practices.

• cultural

• economic

• technological

• military

Which form of Buddhism dominated Southeast Asia?

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Theravada Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

• Vajrayana Buddhism

Mahayana Buddhism influenced art and philosophy in which regions?

• India and China

• Java and Cambodia

• Thailand and Laos

• Vietnam and Myanmar

Angkor Wat in Cambodia was originally a ________ temple, later adapted for Buddhist worship.

• Hindu

• Christian

• Jain

• Taoist

State formation and development during this period demonstrated both continuity with earlier traditions and innovative approaches to governance. Which empire preserved Hindu traditions and promoted trade, military strength, and temple construction?

• Khmer Empire

• Vijayanagara Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Gupta Empire

The Virupaksha Temple reflects cultural unity and religious devotion in which empire?

• Vijayanagara Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Chola Empire