The Maritime Kingdom of Funan
Students will study the rise and characteristics of Funan, one of the earliest known maritime kingdoms in mainland Southeast Asia.
Key Questions
- Explain the factors that contributed to Funan's emergence as a dominant trading power.
- Analyze the nature of Funan's interactions with the Chinese empires.
- Evaluate the archaeological evidence supporting Funan's maritime connections.
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