Sunda Kelapa

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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/sunda-kelapa

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 location?Estuary of the Ciliwung River, Penjaringan District, North Jakarta, Indonesia
2. What is the historical significance?Primary port of the Sunda Kingdom and the foundational site of Jakarta
3. Why is Sunda Kelapa important?It was a powerful trade hub that let the Sunda Kingdom control important routes and trade spices like pepper. It also brought many different cultures and ideas to the area.
4. How do pinisi ships work?Pinisi ships have two masts and a special rigging that lets them sail between islands. They are still used today for local trade and show how people used to travel by sea.

Maritime Heritage: The traditions, practices, and artifacts related to a nation's history of seafaring and naval activity.
Cultural Diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and other human phenomena from one group to another.
Confluence: The junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width.
State-Owned Enterprise: A business entity that is owned and operated by the government of a country.