Jayavarman VII

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Jayavarman VII born?Circa 1125
2. When did Jayavarman VII die?Circa 1218
3. Where was Jayavarman VII born?Khmer Empire (modern-day Cambodia)
4. Who was Jayavarman VII and when did he rule?He was a king of the Khmer Empire in the 12th century, ruling from about 1181 to 1218 CE.
5. What is Angkor Thom and why is it special?Angkor Thom is a huge city he built, covering 9 square kilometers, and it contains the Bayon temple with its famous 216 faces.

Mahayana Buddhism: A major branch of Buddhism that emphasizes the path of the bodhisattva, seeking enlightenment for all beings.
Bodhisattva: In Mahayana Buddhism, an enlightened being who delays their own nirvana to help others achieve enlightenment.
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