Srivijaya: A Maritime Empire · 7th–13th centuries
The Rise of Srivijaya
How Srivijaya rose to power by controlling vital trade routes through the Straits.
Key Questions
- 1Where was Srivijaya located and why was its position important?
- 2How did Srivijaya gain control of maritime trade?
- 3What evidence exists of Srivijaya's power?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: The Rise of Srivijaya - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: History
Unit: Srivijaya: A Maritime Empire
Period: 7th–13th centuries
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