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Based on Source A, what can be inferred about the economic impact of Malacca's port status in the 16th century?
Based on Source A, what can be inferred about the economic impact of Malacca's port status in the 16th century?
- Malacca faced economic instability due to frequent conflicts among traders.
- Malacca's economy suffered due to reliance on foreign goods and traders.
- Malacca's economic importance remained stagnant despite its port activities.
- Malacca experienced significant economic prosperity and became a thriving trade center. (correct)
According to Source B, which of the following inferences can be made regarding King Indravarman's rule in the 13th-century Cambodian kingdom?
According to Source B, which of the following inferences can be made regarding King Indravarman's rule in the 13th-century Cambodian kingdom?
- The kingdom was impoverished, with limited resources for royal displays of wealth.
- The kingdom's power was primarily symbolic, with little actual control over its territories.
- The kingdom possessed significant wealth, power and placed importance on royal display and tradition. (correct)
- The kingdom prioritized military strength over artistic expression and cultural displays.
Based on Source C, what conclusion can be drawn about Srivijaya's cultural and intellectual environment in the 7th century?
Based on Source C, what conclusion can be drawn about Srivijaya's cultural and intellectual environment in the 7th century?
- Srivijaya was a center of learning and intellectual exchange, attracting scholars and promoting advanced knowledge. (correct)
- Srivijaya's society was largely isolated, with limited exposure to foreign knowledge and practices.
- Srivijaya was primarily focused on military expansion, neglecting intellectual pursuits.
- Srivijaya's society was resistant to new ideas, preferring to preserve traditional beliefs and practices.
What inference can be made about the social dynamics of kampong life in early Singapore, based on Source D?
What inference can be made about the social dynamics of kampong life in early Singapore, based on Source D?
Considering Source A, how did Malacca's geographical location contribute to its success as a 16th-century port?
Considering Source A, how did Malacca's geographical location contribute to its success as a 16th-century port?
Based on Source B, what does the inclusion of palace women carrying royal accessories suggest about gender roles and the status of women in the 13th-century Cambodian kingdom?
Based on Source B, what does the inclusion of palace women carrying royal accessories suggest about gender roles and the status of women in the 13th-century Cambodian kingdom?
According to Source C, how might Srivijaya's embrace of Buddhist teachings and scholarship have influenced its relationships with other kingdoms and its overall prosperity?
According to Source C, how might Srivijaya's embrace of Buddhist teachings and scholarship have influenced its relationships with other kingdoms and its overall prosperity?
In Source D, considering the absence of gates and the presence of shared spaces (standpipes), what implications can be drawn about the level of social trust and community cooperation in early Singaporean kampongs?
In Source D, considering the absence of gates and the presence of shared spaces (standpipes), what implications can be drawn about the level of social trust and community cooperation in early Singaporean kampongs?
Based on Source A, how might the availability of goods from both the East and West in Malacca have influenced the cultural exchange and diversity within the port city?
Based on Source A, how might the availability of goods from both the East and West in Malacca have influenced the cultural exchange and diversity within the port city?
According to Source B, the depiction of King Indravarman standing on an elephant with gold-covered tusks holding a sacred sword infers about the relationship between the monarchy and religious authority?
According to Source B, the depiction of King Indravarman standing on an elephant with gold-covered tusks holding a sacred sword infers about the relationship between the monarchy and religious authority?
According to Source C, how did Srivijaya's advanced understanding of mathematics and astronomy contribute to its maritime power and trade dominance in the 7th century?
According to Source C, how did Srivijaya's advanced understanding of mathematics and astronomy contribute to its maritime power and trade dominance in the 7th century?
In Source D, the communal sharing of standpipes for water suggests what about the environmental context and resource management practices in early Singaporean kampongs?
In Source D, the communal sharing of standpipes for water suggests what about the environmental context and resource management practices in early Singaporean kampongs?
According to Source A, how did the diversity of goods traded in Malacca potentially influence commercial law and trade regulations in the 16th century?
According to Source A, how did the diversity of goods traded in Malacca potentially influence commercial law and trade regulations in the 16th century?
In Source B, what can be inferred from the fact that ministers and princes rode elephants while the king's wives and concubines rode horseback and elephants, regarding social hierarchy?
In Source B, what can be inferred from the fact that ministers and princes rode elephants while the king's wives and concubines rode horseback and elephants, regarding social hierarchy?
According to Source C, how might Srivijaya's role as a center of Buddhist learning impacted its diplomatic relations with China and other regions?
According to Source C, how might Srivijaya's role as a center of Buddhist learning impacted its diplomatic relations with China and other regions?
Considering Source D what were the long-term effects on societal resilience and adaptability during periods of hardship for early Singapore kampongs?
Considering Source D what were the long-term effects on societal resilience and adaptability during periods of hardship for early Singapore kampongs?
From Source A, how might Malacca's reputation of having a large and thriving port influenced traders' decision-making in the 16th century, given the risks associated with long-distance sea travel?
From Source A, how might Malacca's reputation of having a large and thriving port influenced traders' decision-making in the 16th century, given the risks associated with long-distance sea travel?
According to Source B, how do the described customs facilitate statecraft by cementing the Cambodian King's power during the 13th century?
According to Source B, how do the described customs facilitate statecraft by cementing the Cambodian King's power during the 13th century?
Combining the information from Source C and D, what can be inferred about the long-term impact of trade and community relationships on cultural exchange in Southeast Asia?
Combining the information from Source C and D, what can be inferred about the long-term impact of trade and community relationships on cultural exchange in Southeast Asia?
In Source D, what might be the influence on the ability of the early Singaporean kampongs to mobilize resources and respond effectively to any event?
In Source D, what might be the influence on the ability of the early Singaporean kampongs to mobilize resources and respond effectively to any event?
Flashcards
Level L1 inference
Level L1 inference
Inaccurate or unsupported answers based on inference.
Level L2 inference
Level L2 inference
Answers based on inference, but unsupported or not precise.
Level L3 inference
Level L3 inference
Answers based on inference, explained and supported by source evidence.
Malacca in the 16th Century
Malacca in the 16th Century
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Cambodia under Indravarman
Cambodia under Indravarman
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Srivijaya society in 7th Century
Srivijaya society in 7th Century
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Kampong Relationships
Kampong Relationships
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Study Notes
- Ong Yan Qing, a Year 1 History student, is completing Formative Assessment 2 on making inferences.
Inference Question - Levels of Response
- Level 1 responses lift answers or are based on inaccurate, unsupported inferences.
- Level 2 responses are based on inference but are either unsupported or not precise.
- Level 3 responses are based on inference, explained, and supported with source evidence.
Malacca as a Port in the 16th Century (Source A)
- Malacca was a very successful and thriving port in the 16th century.
- Goods from all over the East and West were traded there.
- Traders from many different countries viewed Malacca as an ideal trading port.
- The trading port brought a lot of prosperity and profit to Malacca.
- The abundance of valuable and prized goods signifies Malacca as a successful and thriving port.
Cambodian Kingdom Under King Indravarman's Rule in the 13th Century (Source B)
- The Cambodian kingdom under King Indravarman's rule was very rich.
- Palace women carried royal accessories made of gold and silver.
- There were golden carts drawn by goats and horses.
- The kingdom could afford expensive gold and silver accessories and carts.
- Prosperous businesses generated wealth for the kingdom to afford such expensive goods.
- The use of valuable metals indicates a high level of wealth.
Society in Srivijaya in the 7th Century (Source C)
- Srivijaya's society was very advanced in learning and sophisticated.
- Srivijaya had become a center of learning on par with far older kingdoms due to its trading connections.
- People were skilled mathematicians capable of calculating eclipses.
- In 671, Chinese pilgrim Yiqing found a community of over 1000 Buddhist monks, and commended the city as a place to study Buddhist scriptures.
- Society was productive, intelligent in learning new things, professional and high-achieving.
Relationships Among Kampong Residents (Source D)
- The relationships among the kampong residents were very harmonious and a tight-knit community.
- Communal sharing and bonding occurred at places like standpipes, where routine chores were eased with chatter and laughter.
- Sharing the standpipes' water supply fostered close relationships and community bonding.
- Routine chores became opportunities to bond and strengthen relationships.
- Children of different races were free to run around and play together, regardless of race.
- The absence of gates allowed children to visit each other's houses, fostering friendships.
- Relationships were harmonious through shared water, chores, and play.
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Learn to make inferences based on historical sources. Understand the different levels of response, from unsupported inferences to those supported by source evidence. Examples include Malacca in the 16th century and the Cambodian Kingdom in the 13th century.
