Answer:
1. Identify ONE historical process in South or Southeast Asia that accounts for the religion of Srivijaya merchants in Quanzhou as reported in the passage.
The "Srivijaya" was an empire which originated in Palembang, Indonesia in the 7th century. Besides focusing on international sea trade, it was also keen on its religion, the Mahayana Buddhism. It was also having an active trading relationship with the Islamic Caliphate located in the Middle East. Trading with different people influenced the empire into incorporating some of the learned practices and traditions. This is the reason why, as stated in the passage, Muslims also make up the religion of Srivijaya merchants in Quanzhou.
Explanation:
Selection of church officials
I believe this is referring to the Contra groups of Central American nations
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation<span>, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777. However, </span>ratification<span> of the </span>Articles of Confederation<span> by all thirteen states did not occur until March 1, 1781.</span>
As said in the reading Shi Nuowei built a cemetery for foreign merchants to be buried in a safe spot and they won’t have to worry about being able to be buried according to the requirements of their own religions.
The kindness of Shi helped with promoting overseas trade and encourage more foreigners to come to Quanzhou, where they could live and conduct their business in harmony. As said in the reading
He is trying to show how this is a good place for foreigners so he is only showing what good things there are and disregards the bad things.
