APWH: The Srivijaya Empire Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Define syncretism.

Blending of cultural ideas (i.e. religious or political ideas) to create a unique new idea.

Who did the Srivijaya Empire trade with and what goods did they trade?

Traded with China and India. Goods included ivory, tin, nutmeg, sandalwood, camphor, and aloes for spices from India, and silk and porcelain from China.

Describe the relationship between the Srivijaya and China.

Vassal state, subordinate, influenced by Chinese political practices, mediated between China and smaller states in the Malay archipelago. Overall, the economic relationship with China was strong.

Compare the relationship between Srivijaya and China to the relationship between Vietnam and China.

<p>Vietnam was a tribute state, influenced by Chinese politics and formed a close trading bond, with the status considered an honor. There is no mention of Srivijaya paying any direct tribute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Srivijaya Empire decline?

<p>The Chola Dynasty from South India attacked in 1025 CE, and it faced more challenges when incorporated into the Singosari Empire of East Java in 1288 CE. However, the trade routes they established continued to be widely used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Syncretism

Definition: Blending of cultural ideas, such as religious or political concepts, creating a unique new idea.

Trade Relationships

Srivijaya Empire engaged in extensive trade with China and India.
Key exports included ivory, tin, nutmeg, sandalwood, camphor, and aloes.
Imports comprised spices from India, silk, and porcelain from China.

Relationship with China

Srivijaya functioned as a vassal state to China.
The empire was subordinate and influenced by Chinese political practices.
Served as a mediator between China and smaller states in the Malay archipelago.
Established a strong economic relationship with China.

Comparison with Vietnam

Vietnam acted as a tribute state to China but shared close trading bonds and was influenced by Chinese politics.
The status of being a tribute state was considered an honor.
Unlike Vietnam, there is no evidence that Srivijaya paid direct tribute to China.

Decline of the Srivijaya Empire

The decline began with an attack from the Chola Dynasty in 1025 CE.
Further weakened by incorporation into the Singosari Empire of East Java in 1288 CE.
Despite the decline, the trade routes established by Srivijaya continued to be widely utilized.

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Test your knowledge on the Srivijaya Empire with these flashcards. Explore concepts like syncretism, trade partners, and the goods exchanged. This engaging quiz will enhance your understanding of this significant Southeast Asian empire.