1. Who is considered the greatest ruler of the Chola dynasty, known for his extensive conquests and administrative reforms?
a) Karikala Chola
b) Rajaraja Chola I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulothunga Chola I
Answer: b) Rajaraja Chola I
2. Which Chola ruler built the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur?
a) Rajendra Chola I
b) Rajaraja Chola I
c) Aditya Chola
d) Vijayalaya Chola
Answer: b) Rajaraja Chola I
3. The Chola dynasty is known for its extensive naval expeditions. Which Chola ruler led successful naval campaigns to Southeast Asia?
a) Rajaraja Chola I
b) Rajendra Chola I
c) Karikala Chola
d) Parantaka Chola I
Answer: b) Rajendra Chola I
4. Which of the following was the main capital of the Chola dynasty during its peak?
a) Kanchipuram
b) Madurai
c) Thanjavur
d) Puhar
Answer: c) Thanjavur
5. The Chola dynasty is known for its contributions to art and architecture. Which of the following temples was built by the Cholas?
a) Konark Sun Temple
b) Brihadeeswarar Temple
c) Shore Temple
d) Kailasanatha Temple
Answer: b) Brihadeeswarar Temple
6. The Chola administrative system was highly organised. What was the basic administrative unit in the Chola kingdom?
a) Mandala
b) Kottam
c) Nadu
d) Ur
Answer: c) Nadu
7. Which Chola ruler assumed the title of "Gangaikonda Chola" after his victory in the north?
a) Rajaraja Chola I
b) Rajendra Chola I
c) Kulothunga Chola I
d) Parantaka Chola I
Answer: b) Rajendra Chola I
8. The Chola dynasty is renowned for its bronze sculptures. Which deity is most famously represented in Chola bronzes?
a) Vishnu
b) Brahma
c) Shiva as Nataraja
d) Lakshmi
Answer: c) Shiva as Nataraja
9. During the Chola period, the famous work of Tamil literature "Kamba Ramayanam" was written by:
a) Kambar
b) Thiruvalluvar
c) Avvaiyar
d) Ilango Adigal
Answer: a) Kambar
10. The Chola dynasty established a strong naval presence and engaged in overseas trade. Which of the following regions did they NOT engage with?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Maldives
c) Southeast Asia
d) East Africa
Answer: d) East Africa