0

Historical Monuments of the Pallava Empire

Description: Historical Monuments of the Pallava Empire
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: indian history historical monuments pallava empire
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

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

  1. Shore Temple

  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Kailasanatha Temple

  4. Vaikunta Perumal Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is a Chola dynasty temple, not a Pallava dynasty temple.

The Shore Temple is located in which city?

  1. Chennai

  2. Madurai

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. Mahabalipuram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shore Temple is located in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.

The Kailasanatha Temple is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasanatha Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

The Vaikunta Perumal Temple is located in which city?

  1. Kanchipuram

  2. Madurai

  3. Thanjavur

  4. Tiruchirappalli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vaikunta Perumal Temple is located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

The Pallava dynasty ruled over which region of India?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pallava dynasty ruled over the region of South India.

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Shore Temple

  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Kailasanatha Temple

  4. Vaikunta Perumal Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shore Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Pallava dynasty was founded by which king?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Rajasimha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pallava dynasty was founded by King Simhavishnu.

The last ruler of the Pallava dynasty was:

  1. Narasimhavarman II

  2. Aparajita

  3. Nandivarman III

  4. Vijayalaya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The last ruler of the Pallava dynasty was Aparajita.

The Pallava dynasty was succeeded by which dynasty?

  1. Chola dynasty

  2. Pandya dynasty

  3. Chera dynasty

  4. Rashtrakuta dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pallava dynasty was succeeded by the Chola dynasty.

The Pallava dynasty is known for its contributions to which field?

  1. Architecture

  2. Sculpture

  3. Painting

  4. Literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pallava dynasty is known for its contributions to architecture.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Pallava architecture?

  1. Use of granite

  2. Barrel-vaulted roofs

  3. Stucco ornamentation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are characteristic features of Pallava architecture.

The Pallava dynasty reached its peak under which ruler?

  1. Mahendravarman I

  2. Narasimhavarman I

  3. Rajasimha

  4. Nandivarman II


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pallava dynasty reached its peak under Narasimhavarman I.

The Pallava dynasty was known for its religious tolerance. Which of the following religions was not patronized by the Pallavas?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Christianity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pallavas were not known for patronizing Christianity.

The Pallava dynasty left behind a rich legacy of art and architecture. Which of the following is not a famous Pallava artwork?

  1. Descent of the Ganges

  2. Arjuna's Penance

  3. Krishna Butter Ball

  4. Nataraja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nataraja is a Chola dynasty artwork, not a Pallava dynasty artwork.

The Pallava dynasty played an important role in the development of which language?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pallavas played an important role in the development of the Tamil language.

- Hide questions