The Khmer Empire · c. 802 – 1431 CE
The Genius of Water Management
How the Khmer mastered hydrology with barays and canals to support a massive population.
Key Questions
- 1What role did water management play in the success of the Khmer civilisation?
- 2How did the Khmer manage to farm rice in such a difficult climate?
- 3How did their engineering influence the location of their capital cities?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9H8K09AC9H8K10
Year: Year 8
Subject: HASS
Unit: The Khmer Empire
Period: c. 802 – 1431 CE
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