Daily Life in the Khmer Empire
Students will reconstruct the daily lives of ordinary Khmer people, including farmers, artisans, and traders, using archaeological and textual evidence.
Key Questions
- Analyze what bas-reliefs and inscriptions reveal about daily life in Khmer society.
- Explain the role of women in Khmer markets and family structures.
- Predict how the seasonal monsoons influenced the daily routines and agricultural practices of the Khmer people.
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