History of the Kings of Sri Lanka

Who built Ruwanwelisaya stupa?

• King Devanampyatissa

• King Dutugemunu

• Monk Mahinda

• Sangamitta

What did King Asoka do to secure his throne?

• built multiple stupas.

• murdered all of his brothers

• converted to buddhism

• built multiple water tanks and other structures.

Who was King Dutugemunu?

• A young prince who ran away from home because of fear of punishment from his father.

• Son of King Asoka

• A warrior who served the king but took over the throne by force.

• Bother of Prince Tissa

Who Built Sigiriya fortress?

• King Asoka

• King Devanampiyatissa

• King Kashapa

• King Dutugemunu

What was the ancient capital of Sri Lanka?

• Polonnaruwa

• Anuradhapura

• Dickwala

• Matara

Was Ruwanwelisaya stupa completed before the death of King Dutugemunu?

• Yes

• No

• Partially. The stupa was covered with wight cloth by Tissa, Dutugemunu's brother before he died.

• The stupa was never completed and King Dutugemunu never saw it's completion.

What did Dutugemunu do to run away?

• Ridiculed his father, calling him a woman.

• Killed someone in the court of his father.

• dishonoured his family.

• Entertained ideas of defeating the Tamil Invaders, who were led by King Ashoka.

Why was Prince Gemunu called Dutugemunu?

• Becuase he ran away, disobeying his father.

• He betrayed his family, joining the Tamil invaders.

• He destroyed part of the palace damaged his father's army.

• He turned some of his Father's courtmen against him and overtook the throne.

Which Sri Lankan King was King Asoka of Burma friends with?

• King Dutugemunu

• King Devanampiyatissa

• King Elara

• Kign Ashoka

What was King Asoka called after he murdered his brothers?

• Chandra Asoka: Asoka the terrible

• Darma Asoka: Asoka the righteous

• Asoka the powerful

• Asoka the good