Chola Period Quiz

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What was a notable feature of the Chola period?

Decline in urbanization and economy

Expansion of the economy and urbanization (correct)

Stagnation of administrative machinery

Decrease in temple construction

How was the local administration divided during the Chola period?

Ur, mandal, brahmadeya, and nagaram

Ur, nadu, brahmadeya, and nagaram (correct)

Ur, mandal, brahmadeya, and desam

Ur, nadu, brahmadeya, and desam

What happened to the temples during the Chola period?

Existing temples were demolished

New temples were constructed and existing temples became multi-functional social and economic institutions (correct)

Temples were abandoned

Existing temples remained solely as places of worship

What were the two notable features of the Chola period?

The two notable features of the Chola period were the expansion of the economy accompanied by urbanization and the great increase in the construction of temples. Signup and view all the answers

How was the local administration divided during the Chola period?

The local administration during the Chola period was divided into ur, nadu, brahmadeya, and nagaram, each having its own assembly. Signup and view all the answers

What were the temples like during the Chola period?

During the Chola period, new temples were constructed and existing temples became multi-functional social and economic institutions. Signup and view all the answers