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Ancient India: Chera Dynasty

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Chera Dynasty, one of the three major dynasties of ancient Tamil Nadu.
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Which of the following is the capital of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Vanchi

  2. Madurai

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. Thanjavur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vanchi, also known as Karur, was the capital of the Chera Dynasty.

Who was the founder of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Perumal Chera

  2. Imayavaramban Nedunjeral Adan

  3. Cheraman Perumal Nayanar

  4. Rajasekhara Varma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perumal Chera is believed to be the founder of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most famous Chera king?

  1. Perumal Chera

  2. Imayavaramban Nedunjeral Adan

  3. Cheraman Perumal Nayanar

  4. Rajasekhara Varma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Imayavaramban Nedunjeral Adan is considered to be the most famous Chera king.

Which of the following is the most important contribution of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Development of agriculture

  2. Construction of temples

  3. Promotion of trade

  4. Establishment of educational institutions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chera Dynasty is known for its promotion of trade, especially with the Roman Empire.

Which of the following is the most important religious center of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Thiruvananthapuram Temple

  2. Madurai Meenakshi Temple

  3. Kanchipuram Ekambareswarar Temple

  4. Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thiruvananthapuram Temple is the most important religious center of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important literary work of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Silappathikaram

  2. Manimekalai

  3. Thirukkural

  4. Periyapuranam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Silappathikaram is the most important literary work of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important dance form of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathakali is the most important dance form of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important musical instrument of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Veena

  2. Flute

  3. Tabla

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veena is the most important musical instrument of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important festival of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Onam

  2. Pongal

  3. Diwali

  4. Holi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Onam is the most important festival of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important language of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Tamil

  2. Malayalam

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is the most important language of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important river of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Kaveri

  2. Godavari

  3. Krishna

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kaveri is the most important river of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important mountain range of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Western Ghats

  2. Eastern Ghats

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Vindhya Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Western Ghats is the most important mountain range of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important port of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Muziris

  2. Arikamedu

  3. Puhar

  4. Sopara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muziris is the most important port of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important trade route of the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Silk Route

  2. Grand Trunk Road

  3. Southern Spice Route

  4. Northern Silk Route


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Southern Spice Route is the most important trade route of the Chera Dynasty.

Which of the following is the most important foreign power that had contact with the Chera Dynasty?

  1. Romans

  2. Greeks

  3. Chinese

  4. Persians


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Romans are the most important foreign power that had contact with the Chera Dynasty.

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