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The Chola Dynasty

Test your knowledge about the Chola dynasty, a powerful South Indian empire from the 9th to 13th centuries known for its military conquests, naval expeditions, temple architecture, and cultural achievements.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a Chola king?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the capital of the Chola Empire?

  1. Thanjavur
  2. Madurai
  3. Kanchipuram
  4. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king is known as the 'Great'

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king invaded Sri Lanka and defeated the Sinhalese king?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king built the Brihadeeswarar Temple?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king is known for his naval expeditions?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king was a patron of art and literature?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king was defeated by the Pandyas?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king was the last ruler of the Chola Empire?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Chola navy?

  1. The Chola Navy
  2. The Royal Chola Navy
  3. The Imperial Chola Navy
  4. The Southern Chola Navy
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king was known as the 'Conqueror of the Three Worlds'?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king was a contemporary of the Chalukya king Vikramaditya VI?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king was defeated by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I
  2. Rajendra Chola I
  3. Kulothunga Chola I
  4. Vikrama Chola
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king was the last ruler of the Later Chola Empire?

  1. Rajaraja Chola III
  2. Rajendra Chola III
  3. Kulothunga Chola III
  4. Vikrama Chola II
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