Question

The rulers of the ____ empire in southern India spoke Tamil. indian cultural ideas practices spread from the empire mainly through __________
First Gap:
A. Chola
B. Mughal
C. Maurya
D. Gupta
Second Gap:
A. Through trade networks
B. Through the translation of Sanskrit text
C. Through the construction of Hindu temples
D. Through the expansion of the empire to Southwest Asia

Answer 1

The correct answer for the first gap is "A) Chola".

The Chola empire was one of the longest dynasties in world history, lasting more than 1500 years (from 300 BCE to 1279 CE). Its official languages were Tamil and Sanskrit.

The correct answer for the second gap is "A) Through trade networks".

With the conquest of Kadaram and Srivijaya, the Cholas established important commercial routes with the Chines Empire. This enabled them to influence local cultures along the way. This is why there are examples of Hindu cultural influence throughout all Southeast Asia.