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Who founded the Third Myanmar Kingdom?
U Aungzayya (King Alaungpaya).
Why was the last king of Innwa unable to keep his kingdom strong?
Because he could not maintain the economic, military, and political strength of the kingdom.
What did U Aungzayya do to protect his territory before the fall of Innwa?
He united Shwebo and 46 villages, built forts with moats, trained young men, and cleared places where enemies could hide.
Why did Alaungpaya return from Thailand before conquering Ayutthaya?
Because he became seriously ill.
Why did U Aungzayya ambush the Hanthawaddy forces?
To weaken the Hanthawaddy forces and defend his territory.
The Third Myanmar Kingdom is also called the Konbaung Dynasty.
True
U Aungzayya founded the Third Myanmar Kingdom in Yangon.
False
U Aungzayya trained young men to help defend his territory.
True
Dagon was renamed Yangon by King Alaungpaya.
True
Alaungpaya conquered Ayutthaya before returning to Myanmar.
False
During the early Konbaung period, Myanmar had only peaceful relationships with neighbouring countries.
False
Where did U Aungzayya found the Third Myanmar Kingdom? A. Innwa B. Shwebo (Moksoebo) C. Yangon D. Pyay
B
Which of the following was NOT part of U Aungzayya's defence system? A. Building forts with moats B. Training young men C. Clearing places where enemies could hide D. Building large temples
D
Why did many Shan Sawbwas support Alaungpaya? A. They wanted to trade with Thailand. B. They united with him and paid him allegiance. C. They were defeated by the English. D. They wanted to leave Myanmar.
B
Which statement best describes Alaungpaya's greatest achievement? A. He became the richest king. B. He united the whole of Myanmar under one kingdom. C. He defeated the English. D. He moved the capital to Thailand.
B
Before the fall of Innwa, U Aungzayya built forts with moats and trained young men to defend his territory.
True
