Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam were heavily influenced by Indian and Chinese culture between 900-1200 AD. India brought language, religion, and cultural practices to Indonesia, visible today in architecture like Borobudur temple. Chinese rule over northern Vietnam for 1000 years left a lasting impact on Vietnamese culture, politics, and religion seen today. Most Southeast Asian societies can be traced back to influences from China and India.

1. From 900 to 1200 A.D., Southeast Asian countries built their culture, ideas, and society based on those of China and India. Because of Southeast Asia’s geography, the unity of certain areas was arduous for local lords. Even with rise and fall of these nations, the influence of these two superpowers’ would remain strong and durable. Kingdoms of Southeast Asia R.K This is:

2. The island of Indonesia is most known today for the horrific tsunami that ravaged the island in recent years. However ancient Indonesia and the islands surrounding it were most known to be places thriving under the influence of ancient India. India brought their language, religion, and culture to Indonesia, which continues to be apparent in present times. Around 800 A.D., during the rule of the Saliendra kings, one of the world’s greatest architectural monuments was built. It was the Buddhist Temple at Borobudur, which had obvious Indian influence. The temple had nine terraced levels, built in the style of Indian step pyramids. Indonesia M.S

12. Group Members: Ryan Kieran, Margaret Saunders, Geena Quintos, and Mariama Gueye Citations: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/5673/history.htm www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Lab/9898/sudheer_contributions/finearts.html - 34k -.com www.crystalinks.com/indiaculture.html - 24k.com http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/42/39/22773942.jpg.com (picture of ancient Indonesian art) http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/places/images/photos/photo_lg_indonesia.jpg http://www.footprintsvietnam.com/vietnam_news/pic/cuda.jpg http://www.learnnc.org/lp/media/collections/freeman/vietnam/600/vietnam_124.jpg (ancient Vietnamese architecture) Kingdoms of Southeast Asia R.K Thanks for watching