Mainland Southeast Asian Kingdoms

Vocabulary flashcards covering the kingdoms of Funan, Chenla, and Angkor based on the lecture notes.

Funan

An ancient kingdom established after the mythical union between the Brahmin Kaundinya and Princess Soma, centered around the ancient port city of Oc Eo.

Brahmin Kaundinya and Princess Soma

The figures whose mythical union led to the establishment of Funan.

Oc Eo

An ancient port city featuring many irrigation channels that served as the center of Funan.

Chenla

A kingdom that established the city of Isanapura, constructed the Sambor Prei Kuk temple complex, and was divided into "Upper" and "Lower" regions following the death of King Jayavarman I.

Isanapura

The city established by Chenla.

Sambor Prei Kuk

The temple complex constructed by Chenla.

King Jayavarman I

The ruler whose death led to the division of Chenla into "Upper" and "Lower" regions.

Angkor

A kingdom that portrayed its ruler as Devaraja (god-king) and Chakravartin under Jayavarman II.

Devaraja

A concept meaning "god-king" used to portray the ruler of Angkor under Jayavarman II.

Chakravartin

A title/concept under which the ruler of Angkor was portrayed alongside Devaraja under Jayavarman II.

Jayavarman II

The ruler under whom Angkor portrayed its king as Devaraja (god-king) and Chakravartin.