Indonesia

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    Sriwijaya

    Sriwijaya
    Indonesia's first kingdom, Sriwijaya was established from the late 600's to 1000.
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    Trade

    Trade
    Indonesians establish trade with China and India. (400 B.C.) Hinduism and Buddhism were introduced to Indonesia.
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    Land Bridge

    Land Bridge
    The first people come to Indonesia by a land bridge connecting it to Asia. (40,000 years ago)
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    Another Bridge

    Another Bridge
    The last ice age brought more people over in 10,000 B.C. Like many early people, Indonesians hunted and gathered food.
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    Farming!

    Farming!
    Indonesians began to farm. They grew bananas, millet, rice, and taro. All of the tools were made of stone. (2,500 B.C.)
  • Jan 1, 700

    Bronze/Iron

    Bronze/Iron
    Farmers now had bronze and iron tools, and they cooperated to bring water to their fields.
  • Jan 1, 1200

    Two Religions

    Two Religions
    There are many Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms in Indonesia.
  • Jan 1, 1200

    Splitting Up

    Splitting Up
    Sriwijaya divides into different states.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Islam Takes Over

    Islam Takes Over
    Islam has become Indonesia's main religion.

  • Dutch Power

    Dutch Power
    The Dutch trade with India, and build an empire in Indonesia.