Drag the words to the boxes in the sentences to show how religion spread throughout Southeast Asia.

After the Han Chinese conquered what is now Vietnam, the Vietnamese people adopted1 ______. In the Philippines, a sultanate controlled the area which led to the spread of 2______ in the area.

A. Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism
B. Hinduism and Islam
C. Islam
D. Hinduism

My answers.
1. Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism
2. Hinduism and Islam

Your answers are correct!

To understand how religion spread throughout Southeast Asia, it is helpful to consider the historical context of the region.

1. After the Han Chinese conquered what is now Vietnam, the Vietnamese people adopted __Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism__. It is important to note that these three religions are commonly associated with the cultural and spiritual influence of China. Therefore, the spread of these religions in Vietnam can be attributed to the influence of the Chinese conquerors.

2. In the Philippines, a sultanate controlled the area which led to the spread of __Hinduism and Islam__. The presence of a sultanate indicates a Muslim influence in the region. Additionally, trade and cultural exchanges with neighboring regions, such as India, also contributed to the spread of Hinduism in the Philippines.

Using this knowledge, your answers of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism for the first blank and Hinduism and Islam for the second blank are correct. Good job!