The Jawa Dwipa Hindu kingdom in Java and Sumatra existed around 200 BCE. The history of the Malay-speaking world began with the advent of Indian influence, which dates back to at least the 3rd century BCE. Indian traders came to the archipelago both for its abundant forest and maritime products and to trade with merchants from China, who also discovered the Malay world at an early date. Both Hinduism and Buddhism were well established in the Malay Peninsula by the beginning of the 1st century CE, and from there spread across the archipelago. COUNT 10
QSN1 Which kingdom during 200 BCE that is located in Java and Sumatra exist? ANS1 Jawa Dwipa Hindu QSN2 What nationality were the traders that came to archipelago? ANS2 Indian QSN3 What country did the merchants the traders did trade with come from? ANS3 China QSN4 How long did the Indian influence date back to for the Malay-speaking world? ANS4 3rd century BCE QSN5 What religion besides Hinduism became well established in the Malay Peninsula? ANS5 Buddhism QSN6 Which Hindu kingdom existed around 200 BCE? ANS6 Jawa Dwipa QSN7 Which traders came to the archipelago for trade? ANS7 Indian traders QSN8 The Java Dwipa kingdom was well-known for what? ANS8 abundant forest and maritime products QSN9 Which religions were well established in the Malay peninsula by the beginning of the 1st century CE? ANS9 Hinduism and Buddhism QSN10 Apart from the Indian traders, who else discovered the Malay peninsula for trade? ANS10 merchants from China