Question

In the Chola Empire, temples were places of _________.

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> education
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> administration
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> worship
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> trade

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> education
C <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> worship

In the Chola Empire, temples were not only places of worship but also places of education. There were no separate schools and the temple priests acted as local teachers. Students learnt their lessons in Sanskrit.