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james

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The temple complex known as Angkor Wat indicated the Khmer ruler's:
 
  A. humility and devotion.
  B. adherence to Zen Buddhist beliefs.
  C. position as a god-king.
  D. disdain for Hinduism.
  E. acceptance of the Chinese impact on Daoism.

Question 2

The Mughals, an Islamic people from central Asia:
 
  A. were influenced by Persian culture.
  B. built the Taj Mahal.
  C. established an empire on the Indian subcontinent.
  D. created illustrated books.
  E. All of these answers are correct.



Sophiapenny

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Answer to Question 1

C
Khmer rulers identified themselves with a deity such as Vishnu, Shiva, or the bodhisattva Lokeshvara, and temples constructed to a deity were also temples to the king.

Answer to Question 2

E
A new culture developed in India with the arrival of the Mughals, who influenced existing Islamic artistic traditions.



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