MTL Fortnight Quiz

What other countries did the cholas rule over?

• Sri lanka and Maldives islands

•  Australia and Cambodia

• Sri lanka and Jamaica

• South Africa and the Great Britain

Which dynasty ruled much of South India for the largest period of time?

• Pandya Dynasty

• Chola dynasty

• Chera dynasty

• The great British empire 

Which dynasty had control over most parts of Kerala?

• Chera dynasty

• Chola dynasty

• Pandya Dynasty

• The great British empire

What is not one reason why we use banana leaf?

• Easy to use

• Recyclable

• Fits the aesthetic

• 100% natural

What is a thali?

• Plate or tray on which a meal is served.

• A String tied around the neck of married women

• A tradition done before eating

• North indian dish

Which of these are not found in a typical thali?

• chutney: a condiment made with fruit, herbs, spices, and even vegetables and fish

• biryani rice:rice dish peppered with spices like saffron and cumin and further layered with spiced meat and vegetables

• pickles: most commonly made from raw mango, though that varies by region

• lentils: dal or sambar

The first Indians in Singapore were 120 sepoys in the _______  Native Infantry

• India

• Bombay

• Bengal

• Bangladesh

On which road in Singapore can Indian culture be seen most vividly ?

• Race course road

• Serangoon road

• Victoria street

• Marine parade

When is the ethnic district in Serangoon Road liveliest?

• Pongal

• Holi

• Deepavali

• National Day

What is firewalking done on?

• Fire

• Hot rocks

• Lava

• Heated sand