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400
Boat (crafts and trade)
The early Srivijaya empire controlled the Malacca and Sunda straits. They remained a dominant power over the seas%u2019 of that region until the 1200s. They also developed great sea power by building a fast and strong fleet of boats. During this time the Srivijaya empire was the arbitrator, communicating and bringing goods, for China and India. The port of Palembang served as a central hub of the Indonesian sea power. -
500
Rice Fields (food)
Wet rice cultivation was an important part of Srivijayan development. This type of crop was ideal for Indonesian climate and therefore it flourished in Indonesian countryside. As communities cultivated more rice the population increased in accordance to the food supply. -
Jan 1, 671
Mahayana Buddhism (religion)
Srivijaya was predominately Mahayana Buddhist. This caused Srivijayan territory to draw pilgrims and religious academics from many parts of the Asian world. Famous Buddhist scholars such as Chinese monk Yijing and the scholar Atisha visited the Srivijaya empire. From the 900s to the 1400s Hindu-Javanese contested Srivijaya%u2019s power. -
Jan 1, 1200
Golden age (signifigant changes)
The Javanese Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms%u2019 golden age stared in the late thirteenth century and continued into the fourteenth century. During the golden age wealth and prosperity spread through the Indonesian islands and art, music, and more cultural developments grew. In 1292 the Javanese monarch Kertanagara was assinated during a Mongol invasion lead by Khubilai Khan. -
Jan 1, 1400
Bridge Near Garoet (urbanization)
During the Majapahit empire trading networks were developed between Indonesia and the rest of Asia. These trading networks brought wealth and new economic opportunities which lead to urbanization in Indonesia. This urbanization was essential to Indonesia%u2019s development. This happened towards the end of the late 1300s early 1400s. -
Jan 1, 1486
War Majapahit and Demak (War)
In 1486 the Majapahit ruling family condensed its power and control over the country. Yet the neighboring state of Demak which ruled a part of eastern Java declared war on the Majapahit family. This muslim state continued fighting until the 1520s or 30s. -
President Suharto (Independence)
President Suharto has led Indonesia from 1967 to 1998. Under his rule Indonesia developed strong ties in the international community. Suharto created rational economic policies, which greatly benefited Indonesian people. In fact it raised the standard of quality of life, which has played an important role in the rise of modern Indonesia. -
Modernization (Urbanization)
Beginning in the 1980s Java and Sumatra became economic hubs for Indonesian industry. There is increased foreign investment into Indonesia which has allowed for a modern infrastructure and urban development. There is a regional imbalance of development between cities and rural areas of the country. Growth and Urbanization is predicted to continue at 4 to 8 percent a year.
