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May 29, 1100
Khmer Civilization
Most advanced civilization from 800`s - 1200`s AD. Controlled what is now Cambodia. Their main religion is Hindu. -
Jun 14, 1200
The arrival of the Thais
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Feb 19, 1500
Colonization of Southeast Asia
The colonization was led by Portugal, Europe came to power. They searched for spices and traded goods. Europe statred colonizing Southeast Asia . -
Sep 16, 1521
Ferdinad Magellan's Discovery
He discovered the Philippines islands. Spaniards wanted to colonize, trade, and spread roman catholicism. Roman Catholicism is still the main relegion in the philippine islands. -
The period of French and British Colonization
Colonies had plantations, railroads, and mines. Many Asians came to work here. This period of time spread Christianity. -
US Ownership Of The Philippines
The US entered the region when they won the Philippines from Spain. In the early 1900s, colonial powers ruled the reigon.After WW2 US gave Japan independence. -
The WW2 Jaopanese invasion of the Philipines
Japan invaded. The people fought back for their indenpendence. Colonial powers ruled most of the region. -
Veitnam war
Started following the domino theoy . This caused vietnam to slip into north and south. A the end of the war North and South vietnam reunited. -
The Civil War In Cambodia
In 1975, communist took over.Killed over 1 million people. Veitnam helped overthrow the goverment . -
The Arrival of Dutch traders
When the Dutch came into the region and colonized southeast asia,they drove the portuguese out. Portugual kept Timor. Dutch controlled what is now Indonesia, they traded tea and spices.
