The Kingdom of Cochin

The Kingdom of Cochin was a prominent kingdom in the Malabar Coast of India. It was founded in the 14th century and lasted until the 16th century. The kingdom was known for its trade and commerce, and it was a major center of Indian Ocean trade.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Kingdom of Cochin founded?

  1. 12th century
  2. 13th century
  3. 14th century
  4. 15th century
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the founder of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Cheraman Perumal
  2. Perumpadapu Swaroopam
  3. Sakthan Thampuran
  4. Vasco da Gama
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Kochi
  2. Thrissur
  3. Calicut
  4. Kannur
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main religion of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Hinduism
  2. Islam
  3. Christianity
  4. Buddhism
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main language of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Malayalam
  2. Tamil
  3. Kannada
  4. Telugu
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main occupation of the people of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Agriculture
  2. Trade
  3. Fishing
  4. Mining
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the main exports of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Spices
  2. Textiles
  3. Ivory
  4. Gold
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the main imports of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Horses
  2. Weapons
  3. Cloth
  4. Food
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the currency of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Panam
  2. Fanam
  3. Rupaya
  4. Dinar
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the system of government of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Monarchy
  2. Republic
  3. Oligarchy
  4. Theocracy
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the last ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Sakthan Thampuran
  2. Rama Varma Kunja Pillai
  3. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
  4. Tippu Sultan
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When did the Kingdom of Cochin end?

  1. 1565
  2. 1663
  3. 1766
  4. 1806
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the cause of the fall of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Portuguese invasion
  2. Dutch invasion
  3. Mysore invasion
  4. British invasion
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happened to the Kingdom of Cochin after its fall?

  1. It became a part of the Portuguese Empire
  2. It became a part of the Dutch Empire
  3. It became a part of the Mysore Kingdom
  4. It became a part of the British Empire
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legacy of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. It is known for its trade and commerce
  2. It is known for its art and culture
  3. It is known for its architecture
  4. All of the above