Quiz on South Indian Dynasties

Which dynasty is associated with the Sangam age?

• Chola

• Chera

• Pandya

• All of the above

Who built the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?

• Rajendra Chola I

• Rajaraja Chola I

• Kulottunga Chola I

• Aditya Chola

The capital city of the Pallava dynasty was:

• Kanchipuram

• Madurai

• Thanjavur

• Hampi

Which ruler is known for his naval expeditions to Southeast Asia?

• Krishna Deva Raya

• Rajaraja Chola I

• Rajendra Chola I

• Pulakeshin II

The Battle of Talikota in 1565 resulted in the downfall of which empire?

• Chola Empire

• Vijayanagara Empire

• Rashtrakuta Empire

• Pandya Empire

The Mahabalipuram rock-cut temples were built by which dynasty?

• Pallava

• Chola

• Pandya

• Vijayanagara

The epic work "Silappadikaram" is associated with which age?

• Sangam Age

• Chola Period

• Vijayanagara Period

• Pallava Period

Who was the last great ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?

• Harihara I

• Bukka I

• Krishna Deva Raya

• Achyuta Deva Raya

Which dynasty had its emblem as a bow and arrow?

• Chera

• Pandya

• Chola

• Pallava

The Kalabhra interregnum disrupted which South Indian dynasties?

• Chola, Chera, Pandya

• Pallava, Chalukya

• Satavahana, Rashtrakuta

• Vijayanagara, Nayakas