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SE Asia was linked to trade by what ocean?
Indian Ocean
Who did the indian trade ships carry?
Hindu's, Buddhists, , artists etc.
What did both Hindu and Buddhist religions have in coomon in terms of concepts and teachings?
Both based on Merit- so doing good acts will accumulate in life and impact your next life- karma
What was the political model of India during this trade time?
Madala- Sanskirt word for circle signifying a state that was not fit territorial state with specific
boundaries
What was the idea behind this Indian Political Model?
That there was a centre of domination that defined the state and other kingdoms or chiefdoms could
pay tribute while remaining independent polities
Who brought Chinese Influence into the SE Asia trade route?
Han dynasty through waging wars of conquest on frontiers
What does Funan mean?
Port of a thousand rivers for China between river valley and delta
What were the Funan known for?
rich trade with luxuries
What were Funan societies like and important aspect of their culture?
They lived in large lake cities fortified with crocodile moats and were the oldest regional Hindu culture
Who were the Devaraja?
Cult of God-kings in SE Asia - grew from Hindusism and local beliefs
What was the idea of the king for Devaraja?
That king is divine, universal ruler and manifestation of Hindu Vishnu or Shiva
Who were varman
They were military leaders and this name was added the ending of kings name
What was Ancient Isanapura?