The Kings of Sri Vijaya, with Their Base in Sumatra

question 21

Multiple Choice

The kings of Sri Vijaya, with their base in Sumatra,

• A)attempted to gain much more territory in hopes of expanding their trade network.
• B)had to face, from the beginning, strong competition from China.
• C)monopolized the north-south trade along the Chinese coasts.
• D)conquered Malacca and set up their trading headquarters there.
• E)traded spices and foodstuffs to South China's ports in exchange for silk.

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