Konbaung kings extended Restored Toungoo's administrative reforms, and achieved unprecedented levels of internal control and external expansion. For the first time in history, the Burmese language and culture came to predominate the entire Irrawaddy valley. The evolution and growth of Burmese literature and theatre continued, aided by an extremely high adult male literacy rate for the era (half of all males and 5% of females). Nonetheless, the extent and pace of reforms were uneven and ultimately proved insufficient to stem the advance of British colonialism. COUNT 5
QSN1 What language eventually came to power in the Irrawaddy valley ? ANS1 Burmese language QSN2 What was the literacy rate for the Burmese people during the big period of artistic growth? ANS2 half of all males and 5% of females QSN3 Did changes move along at a uniform pace for the Burmese people? ANS3 pace of reforms were uneven and ultimately proved insufficient QSN4 What country was Burma a colony of ? ANS4 British QSN5 What are the kings of the Konbaung monarchy famed for in their rule? ANS5 Konbaung kings extended Restored Toungoo's administrative reforms, and achieved unprecedented levels of internal control and external expansion