Questions Refer to the Images Below

question 57

Multiple Choice

Questions refer to the images below.
Image 1: Small Hindu temple in eastern India, tenth century Image 2: Angkor Wat, built by the Khmer Empire
-Based on your knowledge of world history, which of the following is an accurate description of the political role of the Khmer Empire in Asia?

• A) The Khmer were a vassal state of Song China.
• B) The Khmer were the only proponents of Vedic Brahmanism in Southeast Asia.
• C) The Khmer were a buffer between India and China.
• D) The Khmer traded with the Crusader kingdoms.

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