The Chola Empire Quiz: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizTemples, navies and bronzes: a mixed quiz on the Chola dynasty of South India. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: c. 850-1279 CE. Region: Tamil Nadu. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Rajaraja I: Rajaraja I (r.
- Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Rajendra I named it 'city of the Chola who conquered the Ganga'.
- Chola naval expedition: In about 1025 the Cholas raided Srivijaya ports, a rare overseas expedition by an Indian dynasty.
- Lost-wax casting: The Nataraja bronzes of Shiva dancing were cast by the lost-wax (cire perdue) method.
- Kaveri: The Kaveri delta was one of the most fertile regions in the south, supporting Chola power.
Quick answers
What should I know about Rajaraja I? Rajaraja I (r.
What should I know about Gangaikonda Cholapuram? Rajendra I named it 'city of the Chola who conquered the Ganga'.
What should I know about Chola naval expedition? In about 1025 the Cholas raided Srivijaya ports, a rare overseas expedition by an Indian dynasty.
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