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What was King Razadarit's goal when the war began?
What was King Razadarit's goal when the war began?
To rebuild the Bagan Empire.
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Puyu civilization?
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Puyu civilization?
What did the Mon culture combine?
What did the Mon culture combine?
Local traditions with Indian influences.
What was the main reason for the Forty Years' War?
What was the main reason for the Forty Years' War?
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Which of these was NOT a consequence of the Forty Years' War?
Which of these was NOT a consequence of the Forty Years' War?
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The Bamar people arrived from the Tibetan Plateau around 800 CE.
The Bamar people arrived from the Tibetan Plateau around 800 CE.
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What was the name of the kingdom founded in 1364?
What was the name of the kingdom founded in 1364?
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What were the main trade goods in early Myanmar?
What were the main trade goods in early Myanmar?
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What were the main roles that cities played in early Myanmar?
What were the main roles that cities played in early Myanmar?
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What impact did early Myanmar's trade connections have on the country?
What impact did early Myanmar's trade connections have on the country?
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What were the two main types of early people in Myanmar?
What were the two main types of early people in Myanmar?
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What type of tools did early people in Upper Myanmar use?
What type of tools did early people in Upper Myanmar use?
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The Mon people were the first to build a civilization in Lower Myanmar and introduced bronze tools.
The Mon people were the first to build a civilization in Lower Myanmar and introduced bronze tools.
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What are the main differences between the civilizations in Lower Myanmar and Upper Myanmar?
What are the main differences between the civilizations in Lower Myanmar and Upper Myanmar?
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What did King Thado Minbya do to unify the kingdom after the collapse of the smaller kingdoms?
What did King Thado Minbya do to unify the kingdom after the collapse of the smaller kingdoms?
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The Bamar people brought new ideas and traditions to Myanmar.
The Bamar people brought new ideas and traditions to Myanmar.
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Study Notes
The Forty Years' War
- King Swa Saw Ke of Ava wanted to expand southward
- He believed it would be an easy war, so he sent his sons, one aged 16 and one aged 12, to lead his armies
- Ava launched attacks on Hanthawaddy's territory
- Hanthawaddy defended itself and launched counterattacks
- Both kingdoms raided each other's towns and cities
- Both side's could win a decisive victory at the start
- Many battles used elephants, horses, and infantry in their armies
- Key battles were fought along the Ayeyarwady River
- There was a truce when attacking Hanthawaddy's strong fortresses
- Ava suffered losses 1391-1401
- Hanthawaddy then invaded, but also struggled to gain ground in Ava's territory
Changes in Leadership and Further Developments
- King Swa Saw Ke died in 1400
- He was followed by his son Tawbhya's son, Minkhaung
- Minkhaung was a skilled commander, but for months Razadarit
- After the death of Minkhaung's son Minye Kyawsa, the war became less popular
- Both Minkhaung and Razadarit died 1421-1422
- Both kingdoms kept their territories
- A peace treaty was signed in 1424
- Neither kingdom achieved its goal of uniting Myanmar
- Ava and Hanthawaddy remained separate but weakened kingdoms
- The long war left both kingdoms open to future threats
- It marked the beginning of Ava's decline as a strong kingdom
- The Forty Years' War is remembered as one of Myanmar's longest conflicts
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Description
This quiz explores the historical events of the Forty Years' War, focusing on the conflict between the kingdoms of Ava and Hanthawaddy. Key battles, leadership changes, and military strategies employed during this tumultuous period are highlighted. Test your knowledge on this significant historical event and its implications.
