Southeast Asia began developing thousands of years ago from small villages near rivers and coasts where people fished and hunted. Around 6000 BCE, rice farming emerged which transformed societies and led to organized kingdoms. Key developments included cities forming, the rise of maritime kingdoms centered around trade, and people gaining boat-building skills which expanded trade routes between India and China after 200 BCE. Rice and trade were major factors in the growth of civilizations and cultures across mainland and island Southeast Asia over centuries.
Southeast Asia began developing thousands of years ago from small villages near rivers and coasts where people fished and hunted. Around 6000 BCE, rice farming emerged which transformed societies and led to organized kingdoms. Key developments included cities forming, the rise of maritime kingdoms centered around trade, and people gaining boat-building skills which expanded trade routes between India and China after 200 BCE. Rice and trade were major factors in the growth of civilizations and cultures across mainland and island Southeast Asia over centuries.
Southeast Asia began developing thousands of years ago from small villages near rivers and coasts where people fished and hunted. Around 6000 BCE, rice farming emerged which transformed societies and led to organized kingdoms. Key developments included cities forming, the rise of maritime kingdoms centered around trade, and people gaining boat-building skills which expanded trade routes between India and China after 200 BCE. Rice and trade were major factors in the growth of civilizations and cultures across mainland and island Southeast Asia over centuries.
Agenda Introduction Birth of Southeast Asia Developments Introduction In a region known for its diverse landscapes and cultures, the roots of civilization took hold thousands of years ago. This tale unravels the earliest steps taken by humanity in this dynamic corner of the world, as communities laid the foundation for organized societies, cultural achievements, and the intricate tapestry of Southeast Asian history. Join us as we delve into the fascinating origins of Southeast Asia's civilizations, where fertile river valleys and ancient settlements set the stage for a legacy that continues to influence the region to this day. Birth Of Southeast Asia The study of the The first is mainland Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, began in different begin from c. 200 which has several parts of the region BCE onwards. great rivers. as early as c. 6000 BCE. Southeast Asia is The second distinct not made up of 1 area is island At that time, people large piece of land. Southeast Asia, lived in small Instead, it consists which consists of villages near the of 2 distinctive thousand of islands sea. They lived by areas. separated by seas catching fish, and hunting animals. Developements Development Rice Over the centuries, the first few The people of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia villages were might have been among the first transformed into cities. This led to in the world to grow rice. Since the rise of Maritime Kingdoms or rice is a source of food, rice kingdoms near the sea. Rice and farmers made profit by selling trade were the main factors that their rice. led to the rise of the kingdom. Development Trade By 200 BCE, the people of Southeast Asia were skilled in building boats. With these boats, the people could travel across huge oceanic distances for the sake of trading. The coastal villages in Southeast Asia developed rapidly as maritime trade or sea trade between India and China increased after 200 BCE. Thank you for listening!