The Khmer Empire · c. 802 – 1431 CE
Decline and Environmental Pressures
The factors that led to the abandonment of the great city of Angkor.
Key Questions
- 1What factors led to the decline of the Khmer Empire?
- 2What lessons can we learn from the Khmer about environmental sustainability?
- 3How did changing trade routes impact the Khmer economy?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9H8K10
Year: Year 8
Subject: HASS
Unit: The Khmer Empire
Period: c. 802 – 1431 CE
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