Djong

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/djong

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vessel classification?A type of large sailing ship originating from Java, Indonesia
2. Why were Djongs important to Javanese kingdoms?Djongs helped kingdoms like Majapahit and Demak become powerful by moving large amounts of spices, textiles, and other products. They also served as warships to protect the kingdoms.
3. How far could Djongs travel?Djongs could sail far beyond Java, even reaching the Atlantic Ocean. They were strong and well-built for long voyages.

Javanese Kingdoms: Powerful states on the island of Java, such as Majapahit and Demak, that utilized Djongs for trade and warfare.
Deadweight Tonnage: A measure of a ship's carrying capacity, including cargo, fuel, ballast, crew, and provisions.
Colonial Romanization: The process by which colonial powers adapted local place names or terms into their own alphabet and language.