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Kingdoms of Southeast Asia & Korea
Chapter 12 Section 5
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Setting the Stage South of China Northeast of China
Southeast Asia Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, & Philippines Northeast of China Korean Peninsula Divided between North & South Korea Shadow of powerful China Prosperous kingdoms rose & fell
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Geography of SE Asia Lies b/t Indian Ocean & Pacific Ocean
2 main parts Indochina East of India & South of China Islands All within tropics Monsoons 2 seasons Dry & wet
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Geography of SE Asia Travel & communication difficult
Home to many cultures Key to political power? Control trade routes & harbors Why? Location Important water way: Straight of Malacca
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Indian Influence Indian traders 1st CE Hindu & Buddhist missionaries
Monsoon winds Hindu & Buddhist missionaries India influenced the region’s culture Art, language & religion Sanskrit
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Chinese Influence Ideas & culture moved south
Migration & trade Exerted political influence Direct rule Demanding tribute
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