Indian Ocean Trade and State Building in Southeast Asia

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture on the Indian Ocean Trade and state building in Southeast Asia.

Indian Ocean Trade

Trade route that began in 800 CE and reached its height between 1200-1450 CE, facilitated by Chinese maritime technologies and Southern China’s growing population.

Junk Boats

Efficient and maneuverable Chinese ships that contributed to the growth of the Indian Ocean Trade.

Magnetic Compass

Navigation tool that assisted sailors in the Indian Ocean Trade.

Pagan

Southeast Asian state located in present-day Myanmar.

Khmer Empire

Southeast Asian state encompassing present-day Cambodia and parts of Thailand, Laos & Vietnam.

Sukhothai Kingdom

Southeast Asian kingdom in present-day Thailand, established after the decline of Khmer.

Vietnam

Southeast Asian state in present-day North Vietnam.

Champa

Southeast Asian state in present-day Central & South Vietnam.

Srivijaya

Southeast Asian state located in present-day Indonesia, especially Sumatra.

Sailendra

Southeast Asian state located in present-day Indonesia (Central Java).

Majapahit Kingdom

Kingdom in Java after 1292 CE.