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Greening the Globe — Unit test

Question 10 • W Geography_A_IC

Which of the following statements best describes the Khmer Empire?

Answer
A
It was a nomadic empire that inhabited Mesopotamia about 3,000 years ago.
B
It was an advanced civilization that developed in South America around 100 CE.
C
It developed the world’s largest pre-industrial city between 800 and 1431 CE .
D
It was an empire of nomads who roamed the grasslands of northern Asia.

Explanation

The Khmer Empire flourished in Southeast Asia from about 800 to 1431 CE, centered on the region of present-day Cambodia. Its capital, Angkor, grew into the world’s largest pre-industrial city. The other choices describe unrelated peoples or regions, so the best answer is “It developed the world’s largest pre-industrial city between 800 and 1431 CE.”

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