Read the map. What does the map show about the spread of
Hinduism?
Spread of Hinduism
Himalayas
China
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O Hinduism spread to areas of western India along
trading routes.
O Hinduism did not expand beyond the natural borders
of India.
O Hinduism spread primarily to areas east and south
of India
India
Pacific
Ocean
Myanmar
(Burma)
Thailand
Philippines
Hinduism was hindered by natural barriers from
spreading to other regions.
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
Sumatra
Indian
Ocean
Indonesia
Java
- Expansion routes
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