WorksheetsSri Lankan History
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 5mins
King Nissankamalla was a great ruler in the mid Polonnaruwa era. He was a native of which Indian region?
Chola
Kalinga
Pallawa
Pandya
Which king was called by the name of 'Nambambara Kalikala Sahithya Sarvagna Panditha' due to his vast literature knowledge?
King Buddhadasa
King Parakramabahu IV
King Dutugemunu
King Parakramabahu II
Which king initiated the Kingdom of Gampola in 1344 A.D.? [Hint: During his monarch, Lankathilakaya and Gadaladeniya temples were build.]
King Vijayabahu IV
King Parakramabahu VI
King Buvanekabahu IV
King Sena III
During which king's monarch does the Portuguese people firstly came to Sri Lanka?
King Veera Parakramabahu VIII
King Parakramabahu VI
King Parakramabahu VIII
King Veera Alakeshwara
Who is the father of Konappu Bandara (later, King Wimaladharmasuriya I)? [Hint: He helped King Rajasinghe I to invade the Kingdom of Kandy in 1580 A.D.]
Yamasinghe Bandara
Weerasundara Bandara
Karalliyedde Bandara
Senarath
Started in 1935 by Dr. N. M. Perera and Dr. Colvin R. de Silva, what is the first ever registered political party in Sri Lanka?
United National Party
Lanka Communist Party
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna
Lanka Samasamaja Party
Sri Lanka is one of the first Asian countries to have the Universal Franchise right. In which year did we received that?
1924
1931
1935
1947
Who became the Minister of Education of the 1947 cabinet (first ever cabinet) under the government of D. S. Senanayake?
E. A. Nugawela
C. W. W. Kannangara
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike
John Kothalawala
The Independent Television Network (ITN) is the first ever television channel in Sri Lanka. In which year do this initiated?
1982
1975
1979
1980
Started in 1800 A.D., what is the oldest department in Sri Lanka (then, Ceylon)?
Department of Archaeology
Department of Education
Department of Survey
Department of Post
'Mahawilachchiya Tank', 'Manankattiya Tank', 'Hiriwadunna Tank' are some of the major irrigation works done by which king?
King Mahasen
King Wasabha
King Mugalan II
King Sena I
The 'Kotawehera' located in Dedigama, Kegalle is the birthplace of which famous king?
King Vijayabahu I
King Dutugemunu
King Parakramabahu II
King Parakramabahu I
Which king was famously known for his extreme willingness on 'water melons'?
King Amanda Gamini Abhaya
King Wankanasika Tissa
King Makalan Tissa
King Woharika Tissa
In which year does the Battle of Mulleriyawa; one of the most decisive losses of Portuguese in Asia, has taken place?
1538 A.D.
1600 A.D.
1562 A.D.
1572 A.D.
Who married Samudra Devi; the daughter of King Buvanekabahu VII, and is the father of Prince Don Juan Dharmapala?
Jayaweera Bandara
Veediya Bandara
Konappu Bandara
Prince Tikiri
Who is the first British governor of Sri Lanka, where he was appointed in 1798 to ensure the British power in the coastal regions in Ceylon?
William Gregory
Robert Brownrigg
Thomas Maitland
Frederick North
The 'Provincial representative' method was introduced to the Ceylon's Legislative Council in which year?
1910
1920
1934
1947
Department of Census and Statistics is conducting the population and house census in every 10 years. It is planned to conduct a census in 2022. In which year do the first ever census conducted?
1879
1901
1881
1871
Maduru Oya Reservoir is one of the first major reservoirs made during the Mahaweli Development Scheme. Which country aided to construct this reservoir?
United Kingdom
Sweden
Canada
United States of America
This person won the 'Ramon Magsaysay Award' for 'Community Leadership' in 1969, the 'Gandhi Peace Prize' in 1996 and the 'Sri Lankabhimanya Award'; the highest national honour of Sri Lanka, in 2007. Who is this Sri Lankan who initiated the Sarvodaya Movement?
Dr. A. T. Ariyarathne
Dr. Laxman Kadirgamar
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike
Sarath Fonseka
Who is the first ever queen in Sri Lanka? [Hint: She was came to the throne in 47 B.C. and ruled nearly 5 years]
Queen Leelawathi
Queen Anula
Queen Seewali
Queen Kalyanawathi
King Dharmashoka is the youngest king ever to rule Sri Lanka. He was just 3 months old when he was crowned in 1210 A.C. During which kingdom does he rules our country?
Kingdom of Gampola
Kingdom of Dambadeniya
Kingdom of Anuradhapura
Kingdom of Polonnaruwa
Raigam Bandara is one of the 3 sons of King Vijayabahu VI. After the 'Vijayaba Kollaya', he was the ruler of the Raigama sub division. What is the birthname of Raigam Bandara?
Prince Para Rajasinghe
Prince Tikiri
Prince Jayaweera Rajasinghe
Prince Keerthi
Became the king of Kotte in 1509 A.C., this king is the first ruler of Sri Lanka who has officially taken the military support from the Portuguese, to fight against his brothers?
King Veera Parakramabahu VIII
King Dharma Parakramabahu IX
King Mayadunne
King Senarath
King Jayaweera Parakramabahu is the son of Princess Ulakudaya; a daughter of King Parakramabahu VI, was killed by Prince Sapumal in 1469 A.C. and became the King of Kotte. By which name do Prince Sapumal was named after being crowned?
King Buvanekabahu VII
King Parakramabahu VII
King Buvanekabahu VI
King Vijayabahu I
