WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement is an accurate summary of the general status of women in early Southeast Asia?
A
Women had greater equality in early Southeast Asia than elsewhere in Asia.
B
Women in early Southeast Asia had less freedom than elsewhere in Asia
C
Women in early Southeast Asia held a subordinate position to that of men.
D
Most women in early Southeast Asia had their feet bound at an early age.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Influences of India and China on Southeast Asia Rugged mountains separated Laos, Thailand, Burma and Cambodia from China. As a consequence they were influenced more by Hinduism and Buddhism which came from India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ming dynasty’s certain trade practice spurred global trade. The Ming limited European trade by only accepting silver or gold for goods that were highly demanded in Europe, like silk and porcelain. This led to a flow of precious metals into China.

Detailed explanation-3: -How was the Song dynasty able to continue its prosperity despite threats from the north? They continued their prosperity by moving south of the Huang River. There they ruled for another 150 years.

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