The Kingdom of Chola

Description: The Kingdom of Chola was a Tamil dynasty that ruled South India for over a thousand years. The Cholas were known for their military prowess, their patronage of the arts, and their extensive trade network. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Kingdom of Chola.
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Which of the following was the first Chola king?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijayalaya Chola was the founder of the Chola dynasty. He ruled from 848 to 871 CE.

Which Chola king is known as the 'Great'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I is known as the 'Great' because of his military conquests and his patronage of the arts.

Which Chola king conquered Sri Lanka?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I conquered Sri Lanka in 993 CE.

Which Chola king built the Brihadeeswarar Temple?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Which Chola king was a great patron of the arts?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I was a great patron of the arts. He commissioned the construction of many temples and sculptures.

Which Chola king established the Chola navy?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola I established the Chola navy in 985 CE.

Which Chola king conquered the Maldives?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kulothunga Chola I conquered the Maldives in 1117 CE.

Which Chola king was known as the 'Parakesari'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Parantaka Chola I was known as the 'Parakesari' because of his military victories.

Which Chola king was known as the 'Karikala'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijayalaya Chola was known as the 'Karikala' because of his military conquests.

Which Chola king was known as the 'Vikrama Chola'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kulothunga Chola I was known as the 'Vikrama Chola' because of his military victories.

Which Chola king was known as the 'Rajaraja Chola II'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rajaraja Chola II was the son of Kulothunga Chola I.

Which Chola king was known as the 'Kulothunga Chola II'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Kulothunga Chola II was the son of Rajaraja Chola II.

Which Chola king was known as the 'Rajendra Chola I'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rajendra Chola I was the son of Rajaraja Chola I.

Which Chola king was known as the 'Rajendra Chola II'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rajendra Chola II was the son of Kulothunga Chola I.

Which Chola king was known as the 'Vikrama Chola II'?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Parantaka Chola I

  3. Rajaraja Chola I

  4. Kulothunga Chola I


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Vikrama Chola II was the son of Rajendra Chola II.

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