South East Asia

By Nutsnbolts
  • Jun 13, 1200

    The arrival of the Thais

    The arrival of the Thais
    The THais were from Southern China. They settled in the Khmar area. This was around the same time as Buddhism.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Colonization of South East Asia

    Colonization of South East Asia
    Many Europeans started to come to South East Asia around 1500A.D. They were led by the Portuguese. They came for Spices, Crafts , ETC...
  • Jan 1, 1521

    Ferdinand Magellan's Discovery

    Ferdinand Magellan's Discovery
    Magellan reached the Philippines in 1521. He claimed the land foe Spain. Spanniards followed and colonized.

  • French and British colonization

    French and British colonization
    They set up a nice group of colonies. Many cam efrom India/ China to work.

  • US ownership of the Philippines

    US ownership of the Philippines
    Took from spain after spanish-american war.

  • WWII Japanese Invasion of Philippines

    WWII Japanese Invasion of Philippines
    Took in world war 2, US gave philippines freedom after war.

  • Civil War in Cambodia

    Civil War in Cambodia
    war ended in 1990. Brought alot of terror and devastation to country.

  • Vietnam War

    Vietnam War
    Started in 1960. US got involved because of Communism.

  • The emergence of the Khmer Civilization

    The emergence of the Khmer Civilization
    They were the largest empire in S.E. Asia. It's now Cambodia. Remains of the empire still exist.