Which Statement Is Correct About the Early History of Southeast

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct about the early history of Southeast Asia?

• A)The mainland nations normally controlled the islands politically.
• B)The islands clung to their Hindu and animist beliefs throughout this period.
• C)All the Southeast Asian states had a history of independent political organization.
• D)The Khmer Empire was destroyed by the Chinese.
• E)When Portuguese merchants arrived in the region, most of its people were still Hindus.

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