Discover the Secrets of the Khmer Empire
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What marked the beginning of the Khmer Empire?

  • The construction of Angkor Wat
  • The unification of warring Khmer princes (correct)
  • The spread of Hinduism
  • The spread of Buddhism

    • When did Cambodia gain independence from France?

  • 1965
  • 1953 (correct)
  • 1979
  • 1863

    • What event led to the overthrow of the Khmer Rouge in 1979?

  • The Vietnam War
  • The Cambodian-Vietnamese War (correct)
  • The 1970 coup
  • The Second World War

    • What marked the beginning of the Khmer Empire?

    <p>Jayavarman II declaring himself king in 802 AD and uniting the warring Khmer princes of Chenla under the name 'Kambuja'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most famous religious infrastructural project undertaken by the Khmer Empire?

    <p>Angkor Wat, which is designated as a World Heritage Site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who ruled Cambodia and carried out the Cambodian genocide from 1975 until 1979?

    <p>The Khmer Rouge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Taiwan officially called?

    <p>Republic of China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Taiwan?

    <p>Taipei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main island of Taiwan called?

    <p>Formosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Taiwan enter a period of rapid economic growth and industrialisation called the 'Taiwan Miracle'?

    <p>1960s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Taiwan's ranking in terms of civil liberties, healthcare, and human development?

    <p>Highly ranked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major political contention in Taiwan?

    <p>Favouring eventual Chinese unification and promoting a pan-Chinese identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many UN member states does Taiwan maintain official diplomatic relations with?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

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