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1. Who is considered the founder of the Chola dynasty?
- A) Rajaraja Chola I
- B) Vijayalaya Chola
- C) Rajendra Chola I
- D) Aditya I
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2. Which region was the primary center of the Chola dynasty?
- A) Deccan Plateau
- B) Gangetic Plains
- C) Northern India
- D) Southern India
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3. The Chola rulers were known for their patronage of which religion?
- A) Hinduism
- B) Buddhism
- C) Jainism
- D) Zoroastrianism
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4. Who was the Chola king known for his naval conquests and the expansion of the Chola Empire to Southeast Asia?
- A) Rajaraja Chola I
- B) Vijayalaya Chola
- C) Rajendra Chola I
- D) Aditya I
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5. Which ancient trade route flourished during the Chola period, connecting India with Southeast Asia?
- A) Silk Road
- B) Spice Route
- C) Grand Trunk Road
- D) Maritime Silk Road
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6. The Chola dynasty saw significant developments in which field of art and architecture?
- A) Sculpture
- B) Music
- C) Literature
- D) Dance
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7. Who among the following Chola rulers is credited with the construction of the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
- A) Rajaraja Chola I
- B) Vijayalaya Chola
- C) Rajendra Chola I
- D) Aditya I
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8. The Chola dynasty is known for its contributions to which form of Indian classical dance?
- A) Bharatanatyam
- B) Kathak
- C) Odissi
- D) Kuchipudi
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9. What was the capital city of the Chola dynasty?
- A) Tanjavur
- B) Madurai
- C) Thanjavur
- D) Kanchipuram
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10. The Chola rulers issued their earliest inscriptions in which ancient script?
- A) Brahmi
- B) Kharosthi
- C) Devanagari
- D) Tamil
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11. Who was the Chola king who defeated the Rashtrakutas and expanded the Chola Empire to its greatest extent?
- A) Rajaraja Chola I
- B) Vijayalaya Chola
- C) Rajendra Chola I
- D) Aditya I
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12. The Chola Empire reached its zenith under the rule of which prominent ruler?
- A) Rajaraja Chola I
- B) Vijayalaya Chola
- C) Rajendra Chola I
- D) Aditya I
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13. Which Chola ruler is known for his conquests in Sri Lanka and his naval expeditions to Southeast Asia?
- A) Rajaraja Chola I
- B) Vijayalaya Chola
- C) Rajendra Chola I
- D) Aditya I
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14. The decline of the Chola dynasty was primarily attributed to:
- A) Foreign invasions
- B) Economic instability
- C) Dynastic disputes
- D) Natural disasters
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15. Who was the last notable ruler of the Chola dynasty who faced invasions from the Hoysalas and Pandya kings?
- A) Rajaraja Chola III
- B) Vijayalaya Chola
- C) Rajendra Chola II
- D) Aditya I
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16. The Chola rulers were known for their exquisite temple architecture, characterized by which distinct feature?
- A) Towering gopurams
- B) Elaborate carvings
- C) Intricate murals
- D) Decorative domes
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17. The Chola dynasty witnessed the rise of which famous Chola queen who ruled in her own right?
- A) Kundavai
- B) Rudramadevi
- C) Didda
- D) Abbakka
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18. The Chola Empire extended its influence into which region of present-day India?
- A) Tamil Nadu
- B) Gujarat
- C) Rajasthan
- D) Bihar
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19. Which Chola ruler is associated with the defeat of the Chalukyas and the restoration of Chola power?
- A) Rajaraja Chola I
- B) Vijayalaya Chola
- C) Rajendra Chola I
- D) Aditya I
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20. The Chola dynasty flourished primarily during which period in Indian history?
- A) 9th to 13th centuries CE
- B) 1st to 6th centuries CE
- C) 14th to 17th centuries CE
- D) 7th to 12th centuries CE
