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THAI HISTORYChris, Shohei, Junichi, Risa, Yuuka
Contents
Mon Malay Nan Chao ( Nan zheo) Funan
Introduction
Thai culture was based on other counties such as India or China.
There were many ethnic groups in Thailand.
Mon
The Mon are an ethnic group from Myanmar. They lived along the southern Thai-Myanmar border. One of the Mon communities close to Bangkok is located on
Ko Kret. Mon controlled most of all Thai province.
Mon History
The Mon are the earliest known inhabitants of lower Burma.
They founded an empire, and introduced both writing and Buddhism into Burma.
Art influence How did the Mon relate to Thai culture?
The Mon influenced Thai culture in architecture and religious paintings.
They are good at making potteries. And they influenced Thai in that field.
They irrigated to Thailand and they helped farming systems.
Art influence
Terracotta is a famous Mon aircraft.
Many of the inhabitants are of Mon origin, as is reflected in their architecture.
Agriculture influence
Today, we eat rice as main staple in Thailand.
Mon introduced rice growing to Thailand.
Language influence
Mon brought writing system to Thai language.
The writing system is based on Sanskrit language.
Mon learned Sanskrit language.
Mon Religion They introduced Theravada Buddhism to Thai and converted
Thai people from Hinduism in 5th
Spirit houses, which locate in the corner of estate of Thai people, were introduced by Mons.
Spirit houses is a small shrine for respecting Deity.
Mon Religion
Emperor AsokaHe sent a mission of Buddhist monks to Suwarnabhumi and
introduced Therevada Buddhism, which improved new civilization to the Mon.
Mon told this belief for all south west people.
Others
Mon kingdom was stable and expanded well diplomatic relationship with Indians for trading and commerce.
The Mon also accepted Indian culture and developed their civilization.
WHO IS MALAYS?
Who are the Malays? Malays are group
which made of South east Asian people.
Population
Malaysia 12.3 million
Brunei 0.25 million
Indonesia 6.9 million
Thailand 1.9 million
Singapore 0.45 million
Origin of Malay Ancestors of
Malay people traveled by sea from south China to Taiwan, and later from Taiwan to Borneo and the Philippines.
Influence to Thailand in sport
Sepak takrow
Influence to Thailand
national emblem
NAN CHAO
Yunnan
Nan Chao Culture
Nan Chao
What happened in Nan Chao during 738?
Nan-chao became a province.
Nan Chao
Did Nan Chao fight with other country?
FUNAN
Funan
The first century to seven century.
Lower part of Mekong river.
Funan’s Influence
- Funan and all its principalities covered much of mainland Southeast Asia.
In the 6th century, Mon people and Khmer people assert their independence.
-In the 6th century, Mon people and Khmer people assert their independence.
-Thai commercial ships developed from Funan.
Conclusion
Thai culture was influenced by historical ethnic groups such as Mon, Malay, Nan-Chao and Funan. Each ethnic group had unique culture. Therefore, Thai culture became more unique by mixture.
Resources
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Funan
http://www.albany.edu/~gb661/monhist1.html
http://www.thailandsworld.com/index.cfm?p=79
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Nanzhao
http://www.taiwandna.com/MalayPage.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_language
http://www.mahidol.ac.th/thailand/culture.html
Resources
Peacock James L. “Malays” World book M ・ 13 Chicago; World book, 2008.
Peacock James L. “Malays” World book M ・ 13 Chicago; World book, 2008. Peacock James L. “Malays” World book M ・ 13 Chicago; World book, 2008.
http://www.tcat.ne.jp/~eden/Hst/dic/malay.html
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