Chapter 12 Lesson 3The Khmer

By: Samantha Valentino and Melanie Ward

1. Khmer Kingdom-location, date, rulers, details on how they ruled and

accomplishments.

• Location- Southeast Asia• Two rulers-• Jayavarman- reunited, deva-raja• Suryavarman- construction of Angkor Wat,

reached its peak

2. How did the position of a deva-raja affect expansion of Khmer ruler and how did they

use that power?

• Deva-raja• Formed large armies

3. How did the irrigation system help the Khmer economy?

• Monsoon season• prevents floods • Grow crops three times a year

What is Angkor and what does it show about the Khmer people?

• Angkor- tenth century• Golden Age• Angkor Wat

5. What was the purpose of Angkor Wat and why is does it appear on Cambodia’s flag?

• Finest temple• Covers nearly one square mile• Hindu god-Vishnu• Khmer culture and achievements

Why do you think the Khmer were willing to devote so much time and energy to constructing

the temple complex?• Wanted to be Known• Wanted to make the kingdom

complete