The Khmer Empire · c. 802 – 1431 CE
Angkor Wat and Religious Life
The construction of the world's largest religious monument and the shift from Hinduism to Buddhism.
Key Questions
- 1Why was Angkor Wat built and what does it tell us about Khmer beliefs?
- 2What do the carvings and sculptures reveal about daily Khmer society?
- 3How does Angkor Wat compare to other great monuments of the medieval world?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9H8K09
Year: Year 8
Subject: HASS
Unit: The Khmer Empire
Period: c. 802 – 1431 CE
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