| A | B |
|---|
| Vietnam | conquered by China in 111 BC; empire based on Chinese model |
| Malay Peninsula | extends south from China |
| archipelago | a chain of islands |
| golden islands | name given by ancient mariners to islands between India and China |
| Dai Vet | Great Viet |
| Angkor | Khmer Empire |
| Khmer Empire | in present day Cambodia |
| Jayavarman | ruler who united Khmer Empire; "God King" |
| Angkor Wat | temple in present day Cambodia |
| Burmans | migrated from Tibet in 7th C. to escape Chinese armies |
| Pagan Empire | established by Burmans in 11 C. |
| Sailendra and Srivijaya | states that emerged from Malay Peninsula and Indian archipalego |
| Majapahit | became greatest kingdom in Malay area in mid 14th C. |
| Melaka | Islamic sultanate center, 1400's; west coast Malay Pen.; area's major trading post |
| Thailand | destroyed Angkor capital in 1432; converted to Buddhism and adopted Indian political practices |
| Economy of SE Asia | agriculture and trade; most subsistence farmers; pay heavy taxes |
| Confucianism | Chinese philosophy at heart of Chinese government |
| Kublai Khan | Mongol leader viewed as a divinity; generous to poor |
| Bushido Code | emphasizes courtesy and respect |
