The Kings of Sri Vijaya, with Their Base in Sumatra

Multiple Choice

The kings of Sri Vijaya, with their base in Sumatra,

A) attempted to gain much more territory in hopes of expanding their trade network.
B) had to face, from the beginning, strong competition from China.
C) monopolized the north-south trade along the Chinese coasts.
D) conquered Malacca and set up their trading headquarters there.
E) traded spices and foodstuffs to South China's ports in exchange for silk.