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The Early Kingdoms of the South

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the early kingdoms of the south in Indian history.
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Which of the following is not an early kingdom of the south?

  1. Cholas

  2. Pandyas

  3. Cheras

  4. Pallavas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pallavas were a dynasty that ruled in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, while the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras were dynasties that ruled in the southern part.

The Cholas were known for their:

  1. Maritime trade

  2. Temple architecture

  3. Literature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Cholas were a powerful maritime empire that controlled much of the Indian Ocean trade. They were also known for their beautiful temples, such as the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, and their contributions to Tamil literature.

The Pandyas were known for their:

  1. Pearl fishing

  2. Agriculture

  3. Textile industry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pandyas were known for their pearl fishing industry, their agricultural wealth, and their textile industry. They were also known for their beautiful temples, such as the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.

The Cheras were known for their:

  1. Pepper trade

  2. Elephants

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Cheras were known for their pepper trade and their elephants. They were also known for their beautiful temples, such as the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

Which of the following is not a famous Chola king?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikramaditya VI


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikramaditya VI was a Chalukya king, not a Chola king.

Which of the following is not a famous Pandya king?

  1. Jatavarman Sundara Pandya

  2. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandya

  3. Nedunjeliyan II

  4. Rajaraja Chola I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I was a Chola king, not a Pandya king.

Which of the following is not a famous Chera king?

  1. Perumthachan

  2. Sthanu Ravi Varma

  3. Bhaskara Ravi Varma

  4. Vikramaditya VI


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikramaditya VI was a Chalukya king, not a Chera king.

The early kingdoms of the south were often at war with each other. Which of the following is not a major battle between these kingdoms?

  1. Battle of Talakad

  2. Battle of Koppam

  3. Battle of Polonnaruwa

  4. Battle of Plassey


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Plassey was a battle between the British and the Nawab of Bengal, not between the early kingdoms of the south.

The early kingdoms of the south were eventually conquered by the:

  1. Mughals

  2. Marathas

  3. British

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The early kingdoms of the south were conquered by the Mughals, the Marathas, and the British at different points in time.

The legacy of the early kingdoms of the south can still be seen today in the:

  1. Temples

  2. Literature

  3. Art

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The early kingdoms of the south left behind a rich legacy of temples, literature, and art that can still be seen today.

Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site associated with the early kingdoms of the south?

  1. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  2. Meenakshi Temple

  3. Padmanabhaswamy Temple

  4. Taj Mahal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it is not associated with the early kingdoms of the south.

Which of the following is not a major city in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located?

  1. Chennai

  2. Madurai

  3. Thiruvananthapuram

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyderabad is a major city in the Deccan region, but it is not located in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located.

Which of the following is not a major river in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located?

  1. Kaveri

  2. Godavari

  3. Krishna

  4. Ganges


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ganges is a major river in northern India, but it is not located in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located.

Which of the following is not a major mountain range in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located?

  1. Western Ghats

  2. Eastern Ghats

  3. Himalayas

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Himalayas are a major mountain range in northern India, but they are not located in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located.

Which of the following is not a major language spoken in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindi is a major language spoken in northern India, but it is not a major language spoken in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located.

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