Quiz 1 The Khmer Empire - a summary

When was the Khmer Empire established?

• 802 CE

• 900 CE

• 1000 CE

• 1100 CE

What was the capital city of the Khmer Empire?

• Angkor

• Hanoi

• Phnom Penh

• Bangkok

Who was considered the greatest king of the Khmer Empire?

• Indravarman I

• Jayavarman VII

• Suryavarman II

• Jayavarman II

Which religion was initially favored by the Khmer kings?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

What monumental structure began construction under Suryavarman II?

• Angkor Wat

• Bayon Temple

• Ta Prohm

• Banteay Srei

What was the original name of Angkor?

• Kambujadesa

• Nokor Wat

• Mahendraparvata

• Yashodharapura

Which empire took Angkor in 1431 CE, marking the end of the Khmer Empire?

• Mongol Empire

• Thai Kingdom of Ayutthaya

• Vietnamese Kingdom

• Champa Kingdom

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Khmer Empire?

• Internal rebellions

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

• Thai migration and attacks

What was the main purpose of the large reservoirs called 'baray'?

• Religious rituals

• Recreational use

• Defense mechanisms

• Agricultural irrigation

Which of the following was not a neighboring kingdom or people that the Khmer Empire fought?

• Vietnamese

• Cham

• Thai

• Burmese