Geographical Location SOUTHEAST ASIA Geographical Location Sits between India to west and China to northeast.
Crossroads of Commerce SOUTHEAST ASIA Crossroads of Commerce Silk road (sea route) – demand for silk was increasing in India and the Mediterranean
Crossroads of Commerce SOUTHEAST ASIA Crossroads of Commerce 2 major locations: Isthmus of Kra, Strait of Malacca
Influence of Hindu/Buddhist Culture SOUTHEAST ASIA Influence of Hindu/Buddhist Culture SE Asia becomes a way station for missionaries East Asian Pilgrimages also made people familiar with Indian religions
Funan Period (1st – 6th century C.E.) SOUTHEAST ASIA Funan Period (1st – 6th century C.E.) Centered in/around modern day Vietnam Supported by large agricultural production Stockpile of food supported Indian merchants Very prosperous and sophisticated
Srivijayan Kingdom (683 - 1025 C.E.) SOUTHEAST ASIA Srivijayan Kingdom (683 - 1025 C.E.) Silk road had lost some significance – West had learned how to produce silk Sea route through Strait of Malacca becomes more important
Srivijayan Kingdom (683 - 1025 C.E.) SOUTHEAST ASIA Srivijayan Kingdom (683 - 1025 C.E.) Kingdom had control of passage from Bay of Bengal to South China Sea
Srivijayan Kingdom (683 - 1025 C.E.) SOUTHEAST ASIA Srivijayan Kingdom (683 - 1025 C.E.) Adopted Gupta (Indian) theater state system: State that acquires prestige and power by developing attractive culture and attractive public ceremony “Isn’t it great to be a Srivijayan…look at that temple!”
Srivijayan Kingdom (683 - 1025 C.E.) SOUTHEAST ASIA Srivijayan Kingdom (683 - 1025 C.E.) Believed in social order and control, maintained by kings Foreigners oftentimes filled important roles (bureaucracy); more knowledge of systems…