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The Cheras

The Cheras were one of the three major kingdoms of ancient Tamilakam, along with the Cholas and the Pandyas. They ruled over the region of Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the capital of the Chera kingdom?

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

Who was the most famous Chera king?

  1. Cheran Senguttuvan
  2. Cheran Perunceral Irumporai
  3. Cheran Karikal Valavan
  4. Cheran Adityavarman
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main occupation of the Cheras?

  1. Agriculture
  2. Trade
  3. Fishing
  4. Weaving
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the religion of the Cheras?

  1. Hinduism
  2. Buddhism
  3. Jainism
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the language of the Cheras?

  1. Tamil
  2. Malayalam
  3. Sanskrit
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the art and architecture of the Cheras like?

  1. They built temples and palaces.
  2. They carved sculptures and paintings.
  3. They wrote poetry and music.
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the legacy of the Cheras?

  1. They helped to spread Tamil culture.
  2. They built a powerful kingdom.
  3. They were tolerant of all religions.
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the major cities of the Chera kingdom?

  1. Vanchi
  2. Madurai
  3. Kanchipuram
  4. Thanjavur
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the relationship between the Cheras and the other kingdoms of Tamilakam?

  1. They were allies.
  2. They were enemies.
  3. They were neutral.
  4. It varied over time.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the major contributions of the Cheras to Tamil culture?

  1. They wrote poetry and music.
  2. They built temples and palaces.
  3. They carved sculptures and paintings.
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the role of women in Chera society?

  1. They were confined to the home.
  2. They had equal rights to men.
  3. They could own property and businesses.
  4. They could participate in government.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the social structure of the Chera kingdom?

  1. It was divided into four castes.
  2. It was divided into two classes.
  3. It was divided into three classes.
  4. It was divided into five castes.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the economic system of the Chera kingdom?

  1. It was based on agriculture.
  2. It was based on trade.
  3. It was based on industry.
  4. It was based on all of the above.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the political system of the Chera kingdom?

  1. It was a monarchy.
  2. It was a republic.
  3. It was a dictatorship.
  4. It was a democracy.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the military of the Chera kingdom like?

  1. It was a powerful army.
  2. It was a powerful navy.
  3. It was both a powerful army and navy.
  4. It was a weak army and navy.
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