The Kingdom of Cochin

Description: 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.
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When was the Kingdom of Cochin founded?

  1. 12th century

  2. 13th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 15th century


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Cochin was founded in the 14th century.

Who was the founder of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Cheraman Perumal

  2. Perumpadapu Swaroopam

  3. Sakthan Thampuran

  4. Vasco da Gama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Cochin was founded by Perumpadapu Swaroopam.

What was the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Kochi

  2. Thrissur

  3. Calicut

  4. Kannur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The capital of the Kingdom of Cochin was Kochi.

What was the main religion of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Christianity

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main religion of the Kingdom of Cochin was Hinduism.

What was the main language of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main language of the Kingdom of Cochin was Malayalam.

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

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Fishing

  4. Mining


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main occupation of the people of the Kingdom of Cochin was trade.

What were the main exports of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Spices

  2. Textiles

  3. Ivory

  4. Gold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main exports of the Kingdom of Cochin were spices.

What were the main imports of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Horses

  2. Weapons

  3. Cloth

  4. Food


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main imports of the Kingdom of Cochin were horses.

What was the currency of the Kingdom of Cochin?

  1. Panam

  2. Fanam

  3. Rupaya

  4. Dinar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The currency of the Kingdom of Cochin was Panam.

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

  1. Monarchy

  2. Republic

  3. Oligarchy

  4. Theocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The system of government of the Kingdom of Cochin was Monarchy.

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


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The last ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin was Rama Varma Kunja Pillai.

When did the Kingdom of Cochin end?

  1. 1565

  2. 1663

  3. 1766

  4. 1806


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Cochin ended in 1565.

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

  1. Portuguese invasion

  2. Dutch invasion

  3. Mysore invasion

  4. British invasion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cause of the fall of the Kingdom of Cochin was Portuguese invasion.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After its fall, the Kingdom of Cochin became a part of the Portuguese Empire.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Cochin is known for its trade and commerce, art and culture, and architecture.

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