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Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia a story as told by two white girls.
Terms | Definition |
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Khmer Empire | In the Southeast Asia region. Ruled from 802 AD until the 14th century. (aka Angkor Civilization) |
Angkor Civilization | Includes Cambodia, Southeastern Thailand, and Northern Vietnam. |
Ankgor Wat | Capital city, the temple here is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. |
Jayavarman II | First Ruler. a ceremony took place at Mount Kulen, to the north of the future site of Angkor, proclaiming him as the unifier and sole sovereign ruler. |
Religion | Hinduism; however, toward the 12 hundreds there is a shift to Buddism, causing the abandonment of their capital and eventually the fall of their empire. |
Indravarman | Khmer Empire grows under his rule, Jayavarman II’s son c.877 CE |
Indravarman Empire | Establishes first capital at Hariharalaya began construction of massive public works projects canals, temples, step-pyramids |
Effects of Indravarman Empire | Used highly developed system of canals, dikes, and reservoirs. Society split into various classes Cities connected with straight, elevated roads |
Governing the Empire | territory split into 23 provinces positions from emperor to village leader census regularly taken |
Major Cities | Angkor Borei, Sambor Prei Kuk, Banteay Prei Nokor, and Wat Phu |
Khmer Life | People were mostly Hindu Enjoyed various ceremonies and festivals year round architecture and art reflect religion |
Impact of the Angkor | Used highly developed system of canals, dikes, and reservoirs (called baray). Society split into various classes Cities connected with straight, elevated roads Magnificent temples |
The Fall | Constant peasant revolt Constant war with neighbors High officers taker power Thai migration Buddhism: It is thought that incoming of Buddhism weakened the empire and caused its fall. |