Across
- 3. – Thai kingdom known for its adoption of Buddhism and cultural achievements.
- 7. – Language blending Persian, Arabic, and South Asian influences, developed under Delhi Sultanate rule.
- 11. – Hindu social hierarchy that structured society and reinforced rulers’ legitimacy in India.
- 14. – Kingdoms like Srivijaya and Majapahit that gained wealth and power by controlling trade networks at sea.
- 16. – Famous Hindu-Buddhist temple complex built by the Khmer Empire, symbolizing state power and religion.
- 17. – Maritime empire in Sumatra that prospered by controlling Indian Ocean trade and supporting Buddhism.
- 18. – Monument built in Delhi after Islamic conquest, symbolizing Muslim dominance in North India.
- 19. – Hindu devotional movement emphasizing personal connection to a deity, often challenging caste distinctions.
Down
- 1. – States in mainland South/Southeast Asia that relied on agriculture and territorial control for power.
- 2. – Hindu kingdom in southern India that resisted Muslim invasions and promoted Hindu culture.
- 3. – Indian Ocean trade networks linking South and Southeast Asia with Africa, the Middle East, and China.
- 4. – Long-standing South Asian belief system that shaped social order and political legitimacy through the caste system.
- 5. – Religion that spread from India into Southeast Asia, blending with local traditions in places like Srivijaya.
- 6. – Muslim government in northern India (1206–1526) that unified much of the region under Islamic power.
- 8. – Act of spreading a religion to new followers; Muslims in South and Southeast Asia often used this approach.
- 9. – Powerful empire in Cambodia that built Angkor Wat and blended Hindu-Buddhist influences.
- 10. – Religion that spread to South and Southeast Asia through trade and conquest, influencing politics and culture.
- 12. – Mystical form of Islam that appealed to many in South Asia through tolerance and emotional devotion.
- 13. – Buddhist kingdom in Sri Lanka known for irrigation systems and monastic support of the state.
- 15. – Maritime empire in Indonesia that controlled trade routes and resisted Mongol expansion.
