Question 1

One Muslim tradition adopted by upper-class Hindus was purdah,and one Hindu tradition that was not adopted by Muslims was sati.

Accepted Answer

Purdah is a Muslim tradition of seclusion and veiling of women which was adopted by some upper-class Hindus, while sati, a Hindu practice of widows self-immolating on their husband's funeral pyre, was not adopted by Muslims.

Question 2

The colossal pyramid temple at Borobudur is situated in the jungles of modern Cambodia.

Accepted Answer

The Borobudur temple is actually located in Central Java, Indonesia.

Question 3

The rock temple at Ellora in central India is comparable to the Christian churches carved out of solid rock in Ethiopia.

Accepted Answer

The rock temple at Ellora in central India is comparable to the Christian churches carved out of solid rock in Ethiopia. Both are examples of monolithic architecture.

Question 4

Because of impenetrable jungles and dangerous seas and oceans,travel between the islands and regions of Southeast Asia was extremely difficult.

Accepted Answer

Despite geographical challenges, Southeast Asians developed advanced navigation and boatbuilding technologies, facilitating active trade and cultural exchange among islands and regions.

Quiz 9: The Expansion of Civilization in South and Southeast Asia

One Muslim tradition adopted by upper-class Hindus was purdah,and one Hindu tradition that was not adopted by Muslims was sati.

The colossal pyramid temple at Borobudur is situated in the jungles of modern Cambodia.

The rock temple at Ellora in central India is comparable to the Christian churches carved out of solid rock in Ethiopia.

Because of impenetrable jungles and dangerous seas and oceans,travel between the islands and regions of Southeast Asia was extremely difficult.