1malay peninsula and small coastal states of southeast asia, the head of state was frequently
a confucian king.
an islamic sultan.
a buddhist monk.
a vietnamese emperor.

2. in the buddhist style of kingship, the king was considered the
link between humans and the universe.
defender of the faith.
mortal appointed by heaven to rule.
the heir of the pope.

3. european influence in southeast asia was stronger in the malay peninsula and indonesian archipelago because
these states did not have strong, central monarchies.
these states had fewer goods to trade.
these states