Srivijaya: A Maritime Empire · 7th–13th centuries
The Role of Buddhism
Srivijaya as a world-renowned centre for Buddhist study and pilgrimage.
Key Questions
- 1Why was Srivijaya an important centre of Buddhist learning?
- 2How did religious links strengthen trade relations?
- 3What did the Chinese monk I-Ching record about Srivijaya?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Religion and Culture in Early Southeast Asia - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: History
Unit: Srivijaya: A Maritime Empire
Period: 7th–13th centuries
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