What were the main characteristics of Southeast Asian social and economic life, culture, and religion before 1500 C.E.? New religions had a significant impact on the social and cultural life of...

What were the main characteristics of Southeast Asian social and economic life, culture, and religion before 1500 C.E.?

New religions had a significant impact on the social and cultural life of peoples living in southern Asia during the period covered in this chapter. What factors caused the spread of these religions in the first place? What changes occurred as a result of the introduction of these new faiths? Were the religions themselves affected by their spread into new regions of Asia?