The Cholas

Description: The Cholas were a powerful dynasty that ruled over southern India from the 9th to the 13th century. They were known for their military prowess, their cultural achievements, and their contributions to architecture and art. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Cholas.
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Which of the following is NOT a Chola king?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikrama Chola was a Chola prince, but he never became king.

What was the capital of the Chola Empire?

  1. Thanjavur

  2. Madurai

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. Gangaikonda Cholapuram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gangaikonda Cholapuram was the capital of the Chola Empire from the 11th to the 13th century.

Which Chola king is known as the 'Great'

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I is known as the 'Great' because of his military conquests and his contributions to art and architecture.

Which Chola king invaded Sri Lanka and defeated the Sinhalese king?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajendra Chola I invaded Sri Lanka in 1017 and defeated the Sinhalese king.

Which Chola king built the Brihadeeswarar Temple?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.

Which Chola king is known for his naval expeditions?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajendra Chola I is known for his naval expeditions to Southeast Asia and the Malay Archipelago.

Which Chola king was a patron of art and literature?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kulothunga Chola I was a patron of art and literature. He built many temples and encouraged the development of Tamil literature.

Which Chola king was defeated by the Pandyas?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikrama Chola was defeated by the Pandyas in 1119.

Which Chola king was the last ruler of the Chola Empire?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikrama Chola was the last ruler of the Chola Empire.

What was the name of the Chola navy?

  1. The Chola Navy

  2. The Royal Chola Navy

  3. The Imperial Chola Navy

  4. The Southern Chola Navy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chola Navy was the naval force of the Chola Empire.

Which Chola king was known as the 'Conqueror of the Three Worlds'?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajendra Chola I was known as the 'Conqueror of the Three Worlds' because of his conquests in South India, Southeast Asia, and the Malay Archipelago.

Which Chola king built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajendra Chola I built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple in 1025.

Which Chola king was a contemporary of the Chalukya king Vikramaditya VI?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kulothunga Chola I was a contemporary of the Chalukya king Vikramaditya VI.

Which Chola king was defeated by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikrama Chola was defeated by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana in 1117.

Which Chola king was the last ruler of the Later Chola Empire?

  1. Rajaraja Chola III

  2. Rajendra Chola III

  3. Kulothunga Chola III

  4. Vikrama Chola II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikrama Chola II was the last ruler of the Later Chola Empire.

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