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Sri Lankan History

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

King Nissankamalla was a great ruler in the mid Polonnaruwa era. He was a native of which Indian region?

a)

Chola

b)

Kalinga

c)

Pallawa

d)

Pandya

2.

Which king was called by the name of 'Nambambara Kalikala Sahithya Sarvagna Panditha' due to his vast literature knowledge?

a)

King Buddhadasa

b)

King Parakramabahu IV

c)

King Dutugemunu

d)

King Parakramabahu II

3.

Which king initiated the Kingdom of Gampola in 1344 A.D.? [Hint: During his monarch, Lankathilakaya and Gadaladeniya temples were build.]

a)

King Vijayabahu IV

b)

King Parakramabahu VI

c)

King Buvanekabahu IV

d)

King Sena III

4.

During which king's monarch does the Portuguese people firstly came to Sri Lanka?

a)

King Veera Parakramabahu VIII

b)

King Parakramabahu VI

c)

King Parakramabahu VIII

d)

King Veera Alakeshwara

5.

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.]

a)

Yamasinghe Bandara

b)

Weerasundara Bandara

c)

Karalliyedde Bandara

d)

Senarath

6.

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?

a)

United National Party

b)

Lanka Communist Party

c)

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna

d)

Lanka Samasamaja Party

7.

Sri Lanka is one of the first Asian countries to have the Universal Franchise right. In which year did we received that?

a)

1924

b)

1931

c)

1935

d)

1947

8.

Who became the Minister of Education of the 1947 cabinet (first ever cabinet) under the government of D. S. Senanayake?

a)

E. A. Nugawela

b)

C. W. W. Kannangara

c)

S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike

d)

John Kothalawala

9.

The Independent Television Network (ITN) is the first ever television channel in Sri Lanka. In which year do this initiated?

a)

1982

b)

1975

c)

1979

d)

1980

10.

Started in 1800 A.D., what is the oldest department in Sri Lanka (then, Ceylon)?

a)

Department of Archaeology

b)

Department of Education

c)

Department of Survey

d)

Department of Post

11.

'Mahawilachchiya Tank', 'Manankattiya Tank', 'Hiriwadunna Tank' are some of the major irrigation works done by which king?

a)

King Mahasen

b)

King Wasabha

c)

King Mugalan II

d)

King Sena I

12.

The 'Kotawehera' located in Dedigama, Kegalle is the birthplace of which famous king?

a)

King Vijayabahu I

b)

King Dutugemunu

c)

King Parakramabahu II

d)

King Parakramabahu I

13.

Which king was famously known for his extreme willingness on 'water melons'?

a)

King Amanda Gamini Abhaya

b)

King Wankanasika Tissa

c)

King Makalan Tissa

d)

King Woharika Tissa

14.

In which year does the Battle of Mulleriyawa; one of the most decisive losses of Portuguese in Asia, has taken place?

a)

1538 A.D.

b)

1600 A.D.

c)

1562 A.D.

d)

1572 A.D.

15.

Who married Samudra Devi; the daughter of King Buvanekabahu VII, and is the father of Prince Don Juan Dharmapala?

a)

Jayaweera Bandara

b)

Veediya Bandara

c)

Konappu Bandara

d)

Prince Tikiri

16.

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?

a)

William Gregory

b)

Robert Brownrigg

c)

Thomas Maitland

d)

Frederick North

17.

The 'Provincial representative' method was introduced to the Ceylon's Legislative Council in which year?

a)

1910

b)

1920

c)

1934

d)

1947

18.

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?

a)

1879

b)

1901

c)

1881

d)

1871

19.

Maduru Oya Reservoir is one of the first major reservoirs made during the Mahaweli Development Scheme. Which country aided to construct this reservoir?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Sweden

c)

Canada

d)

United States of America

20.

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?

a)

Dr. A. T. Ariyarathne

b)

Dr. Laxman Kadirgamar

c)

S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike

d)

Sarath Fonseka

21.

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]

a)

Queen Leelawathi

b)

Queen Anula

c)

Queen Seewali

d)

Queen Kalyanawathi

22.

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?

a)

Kingdom of Gampola

b)

Kingdom of Dambadeniya

c)

Kingdom of Anuradhapura

d)

Kingdom of Polonnaruwa

23.

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?

a)

Prince Para Rajasinghe

b)

Prince Tikiri

c)

Prince Jayaweera Rajasinghe

d)

Prince Keerthi

24.

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?

a)

King Veera Parakramabahu VIII

b)

King Dharma Parakramabahu IX

c)

King Mayadunne

d)

King Senarath

25.

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?

a)

King Buvanekabahu VII

b)

King Parakramabahu VII

c)

King Buvanekabahu VI

d)

King Vijayabahu I