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Internat ional Relations Year 1

WHEN YOU READ 3
Read the text and decide whether the following statements are true or false.

1. ___T___ When strong rulers died, kingdoms often fell into strife and disunity.

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2. _______ There was little change in Southeast Asia in the 14 century.

3. _______ Fa Ngum had a Burmese wife.

4. _______ Fa Ngum replaced his uncle after an epic battle near Vientiane.

5. _______ Lan Xang never came under attack from other kingdoms.

6. _______ The Golden Age of Lan Xang was during the reign of Sethathirat.

7. _______ Securing a peaceful succession was not easy.

AFTER YOU READ

Discuss the following questions in groups:

• Why do you think intermarriage between rival kingdoms was common?

• What do you know about the Golden Age of Lan Xang?

• In your opinion, what are the qualities of a great leader?

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