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 South India and the Cholas 40 Flashcards |
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Which dynasty became the most powerful among the ancient Dravidian kingdoms of South India? |
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 The Chola dynasty |
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Fill in the blank: The Chola period is known for the flourishing of ______ literature. |
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 Classical Tamil |
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True or False: The Brihadeshwara Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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 True |
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Riddle: I am a towering structure built in Thanjavur, showcasing Dravidian architecture. What am I? |
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 Brihadeshwara Temple |
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Who was the court poet of Vikrama Chola that wrote about his wars? |
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 Kuttan |
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Which king established Chola rule in AD 846? |
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 Vijayalaya Chola |
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Fill in the blank: The Chola administration was highly ______. |
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 Organized |
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True or False: Rajendra Chola led a campaign in Southeast Asia to expand the Chola influence. |
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 True |
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Riddle: I am a famous Tamil literary work describing Kulottunga’s victory over Kalinga. What am I? |
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 Kalingattuparani |
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Which of the following was NOT a major temple built during the Chola period? A) Brihadeshwara B) Gangaikonda Cholapuram C) Meenakshi Temple D) Koranganatha |
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 C) Meenakshi Temple |
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What feature is a key architectural element of Chola temples? |
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 Massive towers (vimanas) |
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Fill in the blank: The Chola kings emphasized local self-government through village assemblies known as ______. |
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 Ur, sabha, and nagaram |
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True or False: The Chola kingdom collapsed due to internal conflicts and external invasions. |
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 True |
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Which king of the Chola dynasty was known for his naval expeditions against Sri Lanka and Maldives? |
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 Rajaraja I |
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Riddle: I hold the stories of Nala and Damyanti, capturing love in verse. What am I? |
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 Nala Venba |
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What form of literature saw significant growth during the Chola period? |
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 Tamil literature |
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Fill in the blank: The Chola dynasty's revenue primarily came from taxes on ______. |
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 Land, produce, and trade |
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True or False: The Chola administration was decentralized with local governors managing provinces. |
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 True |
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Which king is known for defeating the king of Bengal and adopting the title Gangaikonda? |
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 Rajendra Chola |
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What was the primary purpose of temples during the Chola period? |
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 Worship and community gathering |
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