The Kingdom of Chola

The Kingdom of Chola was a Tamil dynasty that ruled South India for over a thousand years. The Cholas were known for their military prowess, their patronage of the arts, and their extensive trade network. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Kingdom of Chola.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following was the first Chola king?

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

Which Chola king is known as the 'Great'?

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

Which Chola king conquered Sri Lanka?

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

Which Chola king built the Brihadeeswarar Temple?

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

Which Chola king was a great patron of the arts?

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

Which Chola king established the Chola navy?

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

Which Chola king conquered the Maldives?

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

Which Chola king was known as the 'Parakesari'?

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

Which Chola king was known as the 'Karikala'?

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

Which Chola king was known as the 'Vikrama Chola'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola
  2. Parantaka Chola I
  3. Rajaraja Chola I
  4. Kulothunga Chola I
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chola king was known as the 'Rajaraja Chola II'?

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

Which Chola king was known as the 'Kulothunga Chola II'?

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

Which Chola king was known as the 'Rajendra Chola I'?

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

Which Chola king was known as the 'Rajendra Chola II'?

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

Which Chola king was known as the 'Vikrama Chola II'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola
  2. Parantaka Chola I
  3. Rajaraja Chola I
  4. Kulothunga Chola I