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What was the focus of the first kings of Sukhothai and Lanna?
What was the focus of the first kings of Sukhothai and Lanna?
- Accumulating power as warriors, philosophers, and rulers (correct)
- Building trade relations with neighboring empires
- Establishing diplomatic ties with Ayutthaya
- Exploring new territories for expansion
What concept did the later generations of Sukhothai kings introduce to reinforce the stability of the monarchy?
What concept did the later generations of Sukhothai kings introduce to reinforce the stability of the monarchy?
- Shogun (Military dictator)
- Maharaja (Great King)
- Dhamaraja (Dharma-King) (correct)
- Mandala (Geopolitical concept)
What led to the chance for Thai states to become independent in the 18th Century B.E.?
What led to the chance for Thai states to become independent in the 18th Century B.E.?
- Alliance with the Persian Empire
- Rise of the Mongol Empire
- Fall of Bagan and the Khmer Empire (correct)
- Invasion by the Chinese dynasties
Which city established itself as the only center of power for the Thai states?
Which city established itself as the only center of power for the Thai states?
What symbol was adopted as the symbol of the king in Ayutthaya?
What symbol was adopted as the symbol of the king in Ayutthaya?
What were the two sectors into which the administration of Ayutthaya was divided?
What were the two sectors into which the administration of Ayutthaya was divided?
Which ancient government style did Ayutthaya adopt for central administration?
Which ancient government style did Ayutthaya adopt for central administration?
What was used as the main law to try and prosecute cases in the Ayutthaya period?
What was used as the main law to try and prosecute cases in the Ayutthaya period?
What concept transformed the Thai monarchy into a god-king in Ayutthaya?
What concept transformed the Thai monarchy into a god-king in Ayutthaya?