The Khmer Empire lasted from 802 CE to 1431 CE in Southeast Asia. It was based in modern-day Cambodia and had its capital at Angkor, establishing it as the largest empire in the region under its greatest king Jayavarman VII. The Khmer developed advanced irrigation systems for agriculture but the empire declined due to environmental issues and conflicts with neighboring Thailand.

1. BY: MERA CATAYAS

2. The Khmer empire was a powerful state in South
East Asia lasting from
 The official name of the Khmer Empire is

5. The ancient Khmer kings adopted a
successful
 Being revered as the ,
the Khmer kings were able to rule over the empire with
divine kingship and absolute power

6. Well- chosen
strategic location
of the Angkor by
its founder
hampered the
attack by its
potential enemies
which enable its
existence for over
6 centuries.

7. Numerous large of
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prevent floods over the
farmland during the
heavy rainfall
conserve water storage
for use during the dry
season.

9. The introduction of in 13th
century to the Khmers had turned out to hurt sublimely the
basic foundation of the Angkor Empire in the long run.

10. Water become
that caused
( like malaria) .
There is a
that
resulted to disrupted the
normal water management

11. Because the Khmer Empire had to sustain a large
population, the constant farming using fertile soil ultimately
led to the such as silt affecting
the surplus of food the Khmer people needed.

12. The Khmers were often engaged in warfare with the
In fact the Thais in 1431 sacked Angkor and
forced the Khmers to work as slaves for them.

14. The Khmer Empire was the largest
contiguous empire of South East
Asia, based in what is now
The name derives
from the French which
comes from the Khmer
word , meaning

16. • The Khmer sculptures
were carved from stone
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17.  is one of the
most important
archaeological sites in
South- East Asia.

18.  were bonded with
vegetable
compound, carved.
 was used in
large construction projects,
carved.
 iron rich clay,
soft and easy to cut into
blocks. Hardens when
exposed to the air and
sun.

19. 5 genres of music
known in Khmer
culture even
today.
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20.  a
celestial dancer
for royalty
 had a
nude chest, has
no shoes but with
Sampot and
Sarong.
 had their
chests exposed,
barefooted and
wore a piece of
Sampot.

21.  Theravada Buddhism is
the in
Cambodia. Introduced by
King Jayavarman VII in
the 12th century.

23. Cambodian king renowned
as
.
Under his rule the temple
of Angkor Wat, the world’s
largest religious structure,
was constructed.

24. posthumous
name Paramesvara
Greatest
contributions is
establishment of
the Devarāj.

25. His Majesty surpassed
other kings by his royal
power.
His beauty, naturally
charming, giving joy to
thousands of eyes, much
surpassed the beauty of
Smara.

26.  He was called
"Leper King“
 During the first
year of his reign,
he built about
100 monasteries
(ashrams)
throughout his
kingdom.

28.  Angkor’s original name was Yashodharapura
(“Glory-bearing city”) and at its apogee it was the
biggest city in the world, covering an area of a
thousand square kilometers, close to that of modern
Los Angeles in the USA.

29.  The Khmer were festive people, with many celebrations
all the year round. Wrestling, horse races, cock
fights, fireworks, music and dances were an integral
part of their culture.

30.  The empire’s greatest king
was Jayavarman VII ( r.
1181 CE - 1215 CE) .
He built:
Temples
Monuments
Highways
Hundred hospitals,
The Angkor Thom
complex - a city within a
city in Angkor.

31. Article 5 of the Khmer constitution
states that the Emperor must:
follow the Hindu religion
not have betrayed the nation
be a member of the Imperial family
be physically and mentally capable
of performing his/her duties
not have committed heinous crimes

32. Anthem of Democratic Kampuchea

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