mega cities angkot wat

(1)What is the main reason for the fall of the khmer empire?

Year at 1431, ayutthaya empire attack the khmer empire and the ayutthaya empire win in attack with khmer empire.

(2)How did angkot wat survive?

Angkot wat survive with glory the empire khmer.

(3)Who built angkot wat?

built for the king suryavarman in the early 12th centry as his state temple and capital city.

(4)What does "angkot wat" mean?

Angkot wat mean is a temple complex at angkot, combodia, built for the king suryavarman in the early 12th centry as his state temple and capital city.

Awesome history of the Great Angkor.

1.What contributed to the rise and of Angkor civilation?

Firstly,its because of the Khmer kings apply the same monarcy system of Indian civilation.The king known as the “god-king”,thus able him to rule his empire in absolute power.Secondly.its because of the Angkor is located in a strategic location.

Geographically,Angkor surrounded by thick forests from all sides and it is in the north of Tonle Sap lake,so the only possible way to enter this magnificient Angkor is by sailing upstream from Mekong river.So,we can say that Khmer's enemies are taking a big risk when attacking Angkor because they have to sail upstream of Mekong river which made their battle ships move slower and easier to be attacked.Next,the Khmerian have efficient and extensive irrigation system which enable them to cultivate crops two to three times a year which led to strong economy of Angkor empire.

2.What contributed to the fall of Angkor?

Firstly,it is because introduction of Theravada Buddahism to Khmer people on 13th century which has challenged Angkorian monarchy as a “god-king”.Secondly,because of the loss of water control.This happen when Khmer people loss their devotion to 'god-king' and they are not willingly work for their king.Thus,weaken the rice productivity and strength of Angkor empire.Thirdly,because of Siamese invansions to Angkor empire through the road network,built by Jayavarman VII and lastly because of natural disasters such as earthquakes.

3.How did the Khmer people cultivate rice?

Seasonal rise and fall in the water level allowed local farmers to harvest a variety of 'floating rice'in the lake. It is a fast growing variety that germinates in deep water and grows as much 4 inches in a single day.The rice always stays on the surface because its rate of growth is the same as the rate of which the lake rises.

4.How the main temple(Angkor Wat)survive?

After the attacking of Siamese,the main temple(Angkor wat)was overtaken by the forests,after that it remained a Buddhist shrine and have been taking care by buddhist monks.

Mega Cities ( Angkor Wat )

1.What is Bayon?

• Bayon is a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th century or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom.Bayon is also the secod big temple after Angkor Wat.......It is also the one of the famous temple after Angkor Wat....

2.Who was Chau Ta-Kuan?

• Chau Ta-Kuan was a Chinese diplomat under the Temür Khan, Emperor Chengzong of Yuan. He is most well known for his accounts of the customs of Cambodia and the Angkor temple complexes during his visit there.He is also known as Zhou Daguan.

Names

Chinese : 周达观/周達觀
Pinyin :Zhou Daguan
Wade-Giles :Chou Ta-Kuan

3.Who were the Khmer's enemies?

• The Khmer's Enemies is Cham.

A scene from the southern gallery depicts a naval battle;
this section shows Cham warriors in a boat
and dead Khmer fighters in the water.




4.What is the main reason for the fall of the Khmer empire?

• Since the time of Jayavarman VII, the Bayon has suffered numerous additions and alterations at the hands of subsequent monarchs.During the reign of Jayavarman VIII in the mid-13th century, the Khmer empire reverted to Hinduism and its state temple was altered accordingly. In later centuries, Theravada Buddhism became the dominant religion, leading to still further changes, before the temple was eventually abandoned to the jungle.