The document summarizes the history and cultures of Southeast Asian kingdoms. It discusses the geography of the region, including its rivers and important waterways. It then describes the influence and spread of Indian and Chinese culture through migration and trade. It provides details on several important Southeast Asian empires and kingdoms, including the Khmer Empire in Cambodia, various island kingdoms in Indonesia, and Vietnam under Chinese rule.

1. Kingdoms of Southeast Asia -The geography Consists of 2 major parts Has a warm, humid climate Has 5 great rivers flowing to the ocean Land was mountainous making transportation difficult The area was home to many languages and cultures Had two important water ways - Strait of Malacca - Sunda Strait

2. Influence of India and China Merchant boats began coming in by the 1st century A.D. Hindu and Buddhist missionaries began spreading their faith Similar governments were formed Things such as religions, languages, and art form similarities can be found in the Indian and Chinese culture today The culture mainly spread by migration and trade The spread of these cultures helped both of them be more prosperous

3. The Khmer Empire It is today called Cambodia It was the main power on the Southeast Asia main land for centuries Reached their peak of power around 1200 One of the worlds greatest architectural accomplishments, called Angkor Wat, was built in the capital Angkor The statue was dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu

4. Island Trading Systems Sailendra ruled an agricultural kingdom on island of Java Build the Buddhist Temple at Borobudar in 800 It was massive and had 9 terrace levels like a pyramid Fell under the power of the powerful island empire of Srivijaya Established capital Palemang, which became a large center for Buddhist learning

5. Vietnam People of South Asia least influenced by India Fell under Chinese domination It was under Chinese control for 1000 years until it became independent in 939 Established capital at Hanoi Expanded empire by conquering neighboring people to the south

6. Kingdoms of the Southeast Korean Dynasties

7. Korean Dynasties By: Christina Vargas

8. Geography of Korea Korea was located on a peninsula that sticks out of the Asian mainland towards Japan, they say it is as big as Utah. Very mountainous, limited Farmland. Korea developed isolation from other lands because their mountains and seas acted as barriers. Climate is very hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

9. Beginning Korea There were some different legends about how the first Korean state was founded . One was the heroic song of a god and a bear, and the second was a royal descendent of the Chinese shang dynasty. Like the Japanese, Koreans Took some influences from China And made their own to fit their lives.

10. Beginning of Korea In the beginning of early Korea, Tribes and clans owned separate lands in Korea. The Han empire soon conquered most of Korea , started military and began learning different ideas about centralized government, Buddhism and writing. In the mid 600s , three main kingdoms arose. Silla which was one of them defeated its other 2 rivals and took control.

11. Beginning of Korea Korea soon chased out the Chinese and developed monasteries, sculptures and a writing system. Chinese writing system Korean writing system

12. The Koryu Dynasty In the tenth century, the Silla’s power weakened and rebel officer, Wang Kon took over, started Koryu Dynasty Lasted for 4 and 1/2 centuries (935-1392) This centralized government was split into 2 groups: aristocrats and the rest of the population Nobles had lots of land and there was barely any left for everyone else

13. The fall of the Koryu Dynasty In 1231, the Mongols swept Korea demanding a huge tribute from Koryu rulers In the 1350s, the Mongol empire collapsed Even after, the wealthy tax from the rich landlords caused rebellion In 1392, the Koryu Dynasty was overthrown, and reforms were to be made Scholar officials and military leaders established a new dynasty called the Choson

14. The Koryu Dynasty’s accomplishments