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Historical Monuments of the Chola Empire

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Which of the following is not a historical monument of the Chola Empire?

  1. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram

  3. Airavatesvara Temple

  4. Meenakshi Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Meenakshi Temple is a historical monument of the Pandya Empire, not the Chola Empire.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is located in which city?

  1. Thanjavur

  2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram

  3. Darasuram

  4. Chidambaram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

The Gangaikonda Cholapuram is located in which district?

  1. Thanjavur

  2. Ariyalur

  3. Perambalur

  4. Tiruchirappalli


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gangaikonda Cholapuram is located in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu.

The Airavatesvara Temple is located in which city?

  1. Darasuram

  2. Kumbakonam

  3. Thanjavur

  4. Chidambaram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Airavatesvara Temple is located in Darasuram, Tamil Nadu.

The Chola Empire was founded by which king?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola I

  3. Rajendra Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijayalaya Chola founded the Chola Empire in the 9th century.

Which Chola king is known as the 'Great'

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola I

  3. Rajendra Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I is known as the 'Great' for his military conquests and contributions to the arts and architecture.

Which Chola king defeated the Chalukyas and annexed their territory?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola I

  3. Rajendra Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajendra Chola I defeated the Chalukyas and annexed their territory, extending the Chola Empire to its greatest extent.

Which Chola king built the Brihadeeswarar Temple?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola I

  3. Rajendra Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in the 11th century.

Which Chola king built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola I

  3. Rajendra Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajendra Chola I built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram in the 11th century.

Which Chola king built the Airavatesvara Temple?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola I

  3. Rajendra Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola II built the Airavatesvara Temple in the 12th century.

The Chola Empire declined after the death of which king?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola I

  3. Rajendra Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola III


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chola Empire declined after the death of Kulothunga Chola III in the 13th century.

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram

  3. Airavatesvara Temple

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Airavatesvara Temple are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Chola Empire was known for its:

  1. Military conquests

  2. Contributions to the arts and architecture

  3. Efficient administration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chola Empire was known for its military conquests, contributions to the arts and architecture, and efficient administration.

The Chola Empire reached its peak under the rule of which king?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola I

  3. Rajendra Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chola Empire reached its peak under the rule of Rajendra Chola I in the 11th century.

The Chola Empire was finally conquered by which empire?

  1. Pandya Empire

  2. Hoysala Empire

  3. Delhi Sultanate

  4. Vijayanagara Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chola Empire was finally conquered by the Pandya Empire in the 13th century.

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