History CAS Flashcards
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What were the Pyu city-states, and when did they decline?
The Pyu city-states were early settlements in Myanmar, and they declined at the beginning of the 9th century AD.
Which dynasty united the scattered ethnic groups to form the Bagan Empire?
The Thamoddgarit Dynasty united the scattered ethnic groups and established the Bagan Empire.
Who founded Bagan, and in what year?
King Anwratha founded Bagan in 849 AD.
What role did ethnic groups such as the Pyu, Mon, and Shan play in the formation of Bagan?
They united and co-founded the Bagan Empire, contributing to its cultural and political structure.
What geographical features contributed to the establishment of Bagan?
Bagan was located near the confluence of the Ayeyawaddy and Chindwin Rivers, providing fertile land and easy transportation.
What evidence suggests that Bagan had 14 kings?
Stone inscriptions provide evidence that there were 14 kings in Bagan.
How did King Anawrahta unify the different regions of Myanmar?
He consolidated various regions, including Thaton in the south and Tagaung in the north, into a single kingdom.
What regions did Anawrahta incorporate into the Bagan Empire?
He incorporated Tagaung, Thaton, Sri Ksetra, and Suvarnabhumi into the empire.
Why did Anawrahta establish Sepyu Myo, Rapyu Myo, and Htaungpyu Myo?
He established these cities to ensure a strong military defense.
How did Anawrahta protect the northeastern border of Myanmar?
He built 43 military outposts from Bhamo to Taungoo.
What qualities made Anawrahta a great ruler?
He was a talented leader who could unify people and systematically use resources for state-building.
Why did Saw Lu Min’s reign lead to instability in the empire?
He lacked talent, and his rule led to rebellions, including that of Ngaya Mankan.
How did King Kyansittha strengthen Mon-Myanmar relations?
He prioritized Mon-Myanmar relations by appointing Mon scholars as nobles and adopting Mon traditions.
What was the significance of the coronation ceremony during Kyansittha’s reign?
It was conducted according to Mon customs, strengthening ties between the Mon and Bamar people.
Who was the grandson of Kyansittha, and what challenges did he face?
King Alaungsithu was his grandson, and he faced rebellions in Pathein and Tanintharyi but managed to stabilize the country.
Why is King Narathu considered an incompetent ruler?
He lacked leadership skills and failed to contribute to the country’s progress.
What achievements did King Narapati Sithu make?
He expanded the empire to Thanlwin in the east and Dawei in the south.
What led to the decline of the Bagan Empire?
After Narapati Sithu’s reign, weak rulers led to instability and foreign invasions.
What role did the Mongols play in Bagan’s downfall?
The Mongols took advantage of internal conflicts and attacked Bagan, eventually leading to its decline.
Who sent a diplomat to Peking to negotiate with the Mongols?
Shin Disapramok was sent to Peking to negotiate with the Mongols.
What was the main economic activity in Bagan?
Agriculture was the main economic activity.
Why was irrigation important in Bagan?
Bagan was a semi-arid region, so irrigation was essential for farming.
What rivers were used to build irrigation dams?
The Palong River and the Zawgi River were used for irrigation.
Which two regions became the granaries of Bagan?
Kyaukse and Meiktila became the granaries of Bagan.
