What was the primary religion of the Khmer Empire during the Angkorian period?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Answer
During the Angkorian period, the primary religion of the Khmer Empire was Hinduism. The monarchs were considered god-kings, and many of the temples in the Angkor complex, including Angkor Wat, were originally dedicated to Hindu deities.
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