6. The Chola dynasty had a long and continuous rule for how many centuries?
a) 2 centuries
b) 3 centuries
c) 4 centuries
d) 5 centuries
Answer: c) 4 centuries
7. The Cholas were patrons of which form of classical dance?
a) Kathakali
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Odissi
d) Kathak
Answer: b) Bharatanatyam
8. The Cholas established a strong naval presence and controlled the strategic island of:
a) Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
b) Sumatra
c) Java
d) Maldives
Answer: a) Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
9. The Chola dynasty was known for its administrative efficiency and had a well-organized system of local government known as:
a) Mahasabha
b) Mandalam
c) Sabha
d) Samiti
Answer: b) Mandalam
10. The Cholas expanded their empire into which neighboring kingdom, leading to the decline of the Pandyas?
a) Pallava kingdom
b) Chera kingdom
c) Rashtrakuta kingdom
d) Pandya kingdom
Answer: d) Pandya kingdom
