3. Hind & Budd in SEA During the P-C Era, Hinduism spread to SEA, and
began to influence the empires of Khmer and Champa
SEA rulers were enticed by the ideas of reincarnation
and karma as justification for their rule
They were also influenced by the Shiva (Hinduism),
who was worshiped and honored as a deity
SEA rulers were eager to adopt the prestigious religions
of the highly-regarded and historical Indian civilization

5. SE Asian Empires
Khmer – built the extravagant Angkor Wat temple for Hinduism (later used for Buddhism)
Also extensive Buddhist architecture
Champa – worshiped and highly regarded Shiva