1. The Khmer Empire was the main power on the Southeast Asia mainland for centuries. Funan, an early Khmer kingdom dominated sea trade between India & China In around 800 the Khmer expanded to became an empire which reached the peak of power around 1200 Are all ways that the Khmer came to be a prosperous empire. www.farhorizon.com/.../vertical_lg.jpg Althea Walker

2. Sailendra, the dynasty ruled a kingdom on the island Java. The kings left the Buddhist temple another one of the World’s greatest architectural achievements at Borobudur behind . It has a strong influence on India as well as the Angkor Wat. The Buddhist temple at Borobudur The dynasty suddenly fell after being dominated by the Srivijaya. The Srivijayas established the capital Palembang . Palembang soon became a great place for learning. Althea Walker www.angelo.edu/.../images/IN055aBobodurorBST.jpg

3. Vietnamese were the least influenced by India. During the Han dynasty, China took control of Vietnam. It became an independent kingdom in 939.