Which is most accurate about the Southeast Asian empires?

Southeast Asia has a rich history of powerful empires and kingdoms with distinct administrative systems over diverse populations:

Centralized and Bureaucratic: Several Southeast Asian empires had highly centralized government structures. For example, the Majapahit Empire in present-day Indonesia and the Khmer Empire in Cambodia. Both implemented sophisticated bureaucratic systems to manage their extensive territories and complex social hierarchies.

Maritime Trade: Many Southeast Asian empires were known for their extensive maritime trade networks. This region lies at the convergence of major sea routes connecting China, India, and the Middle East, fostering commercial centers such as Srivijaya (present-day Sumatra) and Malacca (on the Malay Peninsula).

Religious Influence: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam all played significant roles in Southeast Asian empires. Buddhism had a pervasive influence on cultures from the 1st through 12th centuries before giving way to the growth of Hindu and Islamic kingdoms over time.

Cultural Integration: Many empires embraced diverse cultural and ethnic groups while fostering common cultural identities. For example, Angkor (the capital of the Khmer Empire) integrated different artistic and religious traditions while creating a sense of a shared Khmer identity.