By:

Genesis Valencia

Jesse Bronstein

Kayla Winns

Nora King

The Khmer Empire originated in northern (modern day) Cambodia, and expanded following the Mekong river. By the 800’s, Khmer had become a powerful Empire. It depended on the production of rice for it’s wealth. Due to their irrigation systems, the people of Khmer were able to produce 3-4 crops of rice a year as opposed to only one crop. This gave the people enough food to eat, sell, and trade.

Women in the Khmer

palace held higher statuses then

women from other civilizations.

Women Played a tremendous role

in the Empire, because only females

were allowed in the palace. Noble

women were educated and sometimes

served as royal judges. Poor

women were allowed own market

stalls to sell products like ivory. The Angkor Wat Slide by Genesis

Valencia

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The Angkor Wat was a grand monument built in Angkor, the capitol of Khmer, for Vishu, a Hindu god. The monument was also used as an obsevatory.

Another great monument built by the Khmer Empire was the Buddhist temple in Borobudur. Like the Angkor Wat, it’s design is very complex. It’s structure and beauty truly reflect Indian Influence.

The island of Java was ruled by the Sailendrea Dynasty. The Empire of Shivijaya then grew powerful and took over Sailendrea, and the dynasty fell. The new empire’s capital became Palembang, it was a rich environment and the center of Buddhist teachings. Chinese monks went there to study Buddhism, it was much more convenient then having to travel to India. Also the shivijaya had access to and controlled all the waterways, including the strait of Malacca. The Empire took advantage of that, and taxed all of the trade products on their water routes. The empire prospered this way.

Slide by Genesis Valencia

Coastal region south of chinaChinese domination 100 B.C.Under Chinese control, over 1000 years900’s broke away, 939 became independent

kingdomPracticed Buddhism, kept independence, and

kept cultural identity, women have freedomLy Dynasty (1009-1225) established Hanoi

capital on Red River deltaConquer neighbors and fend off Mongol’s

Located on peninsula( about size of Utah)

Regular, hot in summer, cold in winter, climate

Very mountainousSmall farming landBecomes isolated from neighbors

through mountain and sea division

In early Korea, many tribes rule land108 B.C. Han conquers and establishes military

govt.Koreans learn things such as Buddhism, writing,

centralized govt. and Confucianism from ChinaTribes gather into federationsFederations develop into 3 rival kingdomsMid 600’s Silla, a kingdom of 3, defeats all others

and takes over all of Korean peninsulaThroughout rule Silla develops Chinese based

writing and builds Buddhist monasteries and sculptures

In 935 Wang Kon, a rebel officer becomes king. Wang Kon calls his new Dynasty the Koryu Dynasty. Koryu Dynasty has a central government similar to Chinas. Has a confucian civil service examination system also similar to

China. Universities train male scholars. Korea at this time had a big gap between the wealthier people and

the military, commoners and slaves. Wealthy nobles had large amounts of land and huge estates. In 1100’s many rebellions took place. In 1231 the Mongols invade Korea and demand a huge tribute from

the Koryu Dynasty. The Mongol occupation was harsh and lasted until the 1350’s. In 1492 a bunch of Scholars and military leaders took over the

Koryu dynasty and establish the Choson dynasty which would last 518 years.

This period of time, from 935 – 1392 held many achievements by the Koreans.

The arts blossomed. They were known for ceramics, poetry and writing the first history of Korea.

The artists also created very important Buddhist art.

For 60 years Korean printers carved many blocks made of wood that printed the entire collection of Buddhist scriptures.

Southeast Asia lies between the Indian & pacific ocean Consists of two main parts The mainland north of china & west of India The islands (largest are, Sumatra, Borneo, Java) Seas & straits separate the islands form the mainland 5 great rivers, valley rise hills, and mountains make

communication difficult Political power in the trade routes Lords charged high fees to use their ports South Asia is on the most direct sea route to India 2 waterways that connected Strait of Malacca Sunda Strait

Indian merchants arrive by 1st century A.D.

Hindu & Buddhist missionaries spread their faiths

Religions & Political ideas modeled after India

India influence religion, languages, and artChinese ideas spread on mainlandChinese exerted political power through

tributes or direct rule

Credits

Creators:Genesis ValenciaJesse BronsteinKayla Winns

Nora King

Inspiration:Ms. Regnier!!

Comments:We want to thank everyone included in this project and the information from our World History notebook.