Sri Lankan History

The Giritale Tank was considered as the deepest tank in Sri Lanka at the time of it's construction. Which of the great kings constructed this reservoir?

• King Mahasen

• King Agbo I

• King Agbo II

• King Parakramabahu the great

On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright had invented the first successful airplane. When did an airplane first arrive at Sri Lanka (Ceylon)?

• 1911

• 1913

• 1915

• 1916

Which king constructed the Buddhist temple known as the "Gadaladeniya Viharaya" in Pilimathalawa ?

• King Bhuvanekabahu IV

• King Vikramabahu III

• King Bhuvanekabahu III

• King Vijayabahu V

In the past, Sri Lanka was a country which was invaded by many nations for it's valuable assets. In which century did Sri Lanka face a Chinese invasion?

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 16th century

Sri Lanka used to be a British colony which was governed by the kings and queens of England. When did Queen Elizabeth ii visit Sri Lanka for the second time?

• 1973

• 1976

• 1979

• 1981

Embekke Devalaya can be considered a significant architectural edifice along with its finest wood carvings. Which of the following Kings constructed the Embekke Devalaya?

• King Wimaladharmasooriya

• King Parakramabahu III

• King Sena Sammatha Wikramabahu

• King Wickramabahu III

The Laxapana Dam is a great dam built across the Maskeliya Oya. The dam creates the Laxapana Reservoir, which is sustained from water flowing in from the Kelani River. When was this dam opened?

• 1940

• 1969

• 1921

• 1988

The first railway line in Sri Lanka was constructed from Colombo to Ambepussa. When this the first train run in this railway line?

• 1864

• 1848

• 1897

• 1901

Who started the Federal Party in Sri Lanka in 1949?

• Mr. A. E. Gunasinghe

• Mr. J. V. Chelvanayagam

• Mr. N. M. Perera

• Mr. William Gopallawa

Sri Lanka's original name of Ceylon was derived from Ceilao, which was given to the island in 1505 by settlers from which country?

• Spain

• Italy

• France

• Portugal