Khmer

Who was the most powerful in the Khmer Empire?

• Khmer Kings

• Khmer Gods

• Nobles

• Leader of the military

Which was the largest group in Khmer society? (by population)

• Slaves

• Peasants

• Temple carvers

• Nobles

Which word most accurately describes the structure of the Khmer Empire?

• Hierarchy

• Flexible

• Unstructured

• All of these

The Khmer Empire was located in territory of which modern countries?

• Cambodia

• Vietnam

• Laos

• Thailand

• China

Which type of animal did military commanders ride into battle?

• Ox

• Cow

• Horse

• Elephant

Building great temples such as Angkor Wat served the purpose of...

• Showing off the power of the empire to neighbouring nations

• Creating a grand place for the king to reside

• Creating a space for all members of Khmer society to pray

• Paying respect to Hindu gods

What was the main task of nobles and officials?

• Ruling the empire

• Collecting taxes from peasants in person

• Administering (organising) the land for the King

• Commanding slaves and peasants

Which of the following were major food sources for peasants?

• Rice farms worked by the peasants themselves

• Fruit trees

• Communal fishing ponds allocated by nobles/officials

• Vegetable gardens

What rights did slaves have in the Khmer Empire?

• The right to work for pay

• The right to work for crops

• The right to carve images into temple walls

• No rights

Why were women often chosen as the King's bodyguards?

• It was an ancient rule that had to be followed

• They were smarter

• They were considered beatuiful

• They were considered to be more trustworthy and loyal