The Cholas

Q. Who was the most prominent ruler of the Chola kingdom in the Sangam Age?

1. Cheralathan
2. Kocengannan
3. Karikalan
4. Cheran

Q.

Which Chola king defeated the kingdom of Shrivijaya?

1. Rajadhiraj Chola

2. Rajendra Chola

3. Vijayalaya

4. Rajaraja I

Q. Which of the following text provides extensive information about trade during Karikalan's reign?

1. Pattinapalai
2. Tholkapaiyam
3. Pathinen Melkanakku
4. Purathinai

Q. Which of the following was a major Swaroopam in Kochi?

1. Trippappooru Swaroopam
2. Perumpadappu Swaroopam
3. Nediyiruppu Swaroopam
4. Kolaswaroopam

Q. With respect to medieval Kerala, what does the term 'Swaroopam' mean?

1. The joint family of the chieftain.
2. The region under the control of a chieftain.
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

Q. Who among the following was the most prominent king of the Chola Dynasty during the Sangam Age?

1. Killivalavan
2. Karikalan
3. Ilamchetchenni
4. Raja Raja Cholan

Q. I am a famous king from the Kaveri delta region. I converted forests into cultivable lands and built the Kallanai dam across the Kaveri river. I also built a massive port that was called 'Puhar'. Who am I?

1. Killi Valavan
2. Karikal Valavan
3. Neduncheziyan
4. Senguttuvan

Q. Who among the following was the most prominent ruler of the Chola Dynasty in the Sangam Age?

1. Cholalathan
2. Rajendra Chola
3. Karikalan
4. Raja Raja Chola

Q. Which of the following insignia represents the Chola Dynasty?

1. Bow and arrow
2. Tiger
3. Lion
4. Two fish