The Kingdom of Chera

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Which dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Chola dynasty

  2. Pandya dynasty

  3. Chera dynasty

  4. Satavahana dynasty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chera dynasty was the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Chera.

What was the capital of the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Madurai

  2. Kanchipuram

  3. Thanjavur

  4. Vanchi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vanchi was the capital of the Kingdom of Chera.

Which of the following is not a major port city of the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Muziris

  2. Tiruvanchikulam

  3. Uraiyur

  4. Nelcynda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Uraiyur was a major port city of the Chola dynasty, not the Kingdom of Chera.

The Kingdom of Chera was known for its flourishing trade with which region?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. China

  4. Rome


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Chera had extensive trade relations with the Roman Empire.

Which of the following is not a major river in the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Periyar River

  2. Bharathapuzha River

  3. Palar River

  4. Kaveri River


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kaveri River is a major river in the Chola kingdom, not the Kingdom of Chera.

The Kingdom of Chera was known for its production of which spice?

  1. Pepper

  2. Cinnamon

  3. Cardamom

  4. Cumin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Chera was a major producer of pepper, which was a valuable spice in the ancient world.

Which of the following is not a major cultural center of the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Madurai

  2. Kanchipuram

  3. Kodungallur

  4. Uraiyur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madurai was a major cultural center of the Pandya dynasty, not the Kingdom of Chera.

The Kingdom of Chera was known for its contributions to which field of art?

  1. Architecture

  2. Sculpture

  3. Painting

  4. Literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Chera was known for its distinctive style of architecture, particularly its temples and palaces.

Which of the following is not a major religious center of the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Thiruvanchikulam Temple

  2. Guruvayur Temple

  3. Srirangam Temple

  4. Meenakshi Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Meenakshi Temple is a major religious center of the Pandya dynasty, not the Kingdom of Chera.

The Kingdom of Chera was known for its contributions to which field of literature?

  1. Sangam literature

  2. Vedic literature

  3. Buddhist literature

  4. Jain literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Chera was a major center of Sangam literature, a collection of ancient Tamil poems.

Which of the following is not a major ruler of the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Senguttuvan

  2. Cheraman Perumal Nayanar

  3. Rajendra Chola I

  4. Karikala Chola


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajendra Chola I was a major ruler of the Chola dynasty, not the Kingdom of Chera.

The Kingdom of Chera was known for its military prowess, particularly in which type of warfare?

  1. Naval warfare

  2. Cavalry warfare

  3. Infantry warfare

  4. Siege warfare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Chera was known for its powerful navy, which played a crucial role in its military conquests.

Which of the following is not a major battle fought by the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Battle of Talakadu

  2. Battle of Vanchi

  3. Battle of Uraiyur

  4. Battle of Pollilur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Battle of Uraiyur was fought between the Chola and Pandya dynasties, not the Kingdom of Chera.

The Kingdom of Chera was known for its extensive trade relations with which region?

  1. Southeast Asia

  2. China

  3. Arabia

  4. Africa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Chera had extensive trade relations with Southeast Asia, particularly with the kingdoms of Srivijaya and Majapahit.

Which of the following is not a major cultural festival celebrated in the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Onam

  2. Pongal

  3. Diwali

  4. Holi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diwali is a major cultural festival celebrated in North India, not the Kingdom of Chera.

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