HISTORY
THE FIRST ONE
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Question
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The first Indonesian state of which we have detailed knowledge is:
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Srivijaya.
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Funan.
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Java.
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Hoabinhian.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Srivijaya was a kingdom on Sumatra which influenced much of the Maritime Southeast Asia. From the 7th century, the powerful Srivijaya naval kingdom flourished as a result of trade and the influences of Hinduism and Buddhism that were imported with it.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first Europeans arrived in Indonesia in 1512, when Portuguese traders, led by Francisco Serrão, sought to monopolise the sources of nutmeg, cloves, and cubeb pepper in Maluku. Dutch and British traders followed. In 1602 the Dutch established the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and became the dominant European power.
Detailed explanation-3: -Indonesia was formerly known as the Dutch East Indies (or Netherlands East Indies).
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