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#1. After the fall of the Kotte and Seethawaka kingdoms, the _________ rose to prominence and became the defender of Sri Lankan independence.
Explanation: The text explicitly states, “The Kandyan Kingdom rose to prominence… Kandy became the defender of Sri Lankan independence.” This positions it as the successor to the previous lowland kingdoms.
#2. The Kandyan Kingdom lasted for over 200 years, successfully resisting _________ colonialism until its fall in 1815.
Explanation: The source text mentions the kingdom “resisted European colonialism until 1815” and then lists the specific European powers it faced: “Portuguese, Dutch, British.” The term ‘European’ correctly encompasses all three.
#3. The primary goal of the European powers in Sri Lanka was to control the island’s valuable _________ and resources.
Explanation: The text identifies the “European Goals” as being “to control Sri Lanka’s valuable trade and resources.” This economic motive was the driving force behind their colonial ambitions.
#4. According to the provided timeline, the first king of the Kandyan Kingdom was _________, who reigned from 1469 to 1511 A.D.
Explanation: The timeline clearly lists “King Senasammatha Vikramabahu (1469-1511 A.D.)” as the first ruler in the sequence, establishing the kingdom’s origins.
#5. The ruler who reigned immediately before King Vimaladharmasooriya I (1592-1604 A.D.) was _________.
Explanation: By reading the chronological list of rulers, “King Rajasinghe I (1581- 1591 A.D)” is shown to be the direct predecessor of King Vimaladharmasooriya I.
#6. The successor to King Rajasinghe II, who reigned from 1635-1687 A.D., was _________.
Explanation: The timeline shows a clear line of succession. After “King Rajasinghe II (1635-1687 A.D),” the next ruler listed is “King Vimaladharmasooriya II (1687-1707 A.D).”
#7. The Nayakkar dynasty began with the reign of _________ from 1739 to 1747 A.D.
Explanation: The list of rulers shows that King Veera Parakrama Narendrasinghe was the last of the old dynasty. The next king, marking the start of the Nayakkar line, is “King Sri Vijaya Rajasinghe (1739-1747 A.D.).”
#8. The last king of the Kandyan Kingdom, who reigned until its fall in 1815, was _________.
Explanation: The timeline concludes with the final monarch of the independent kingdom: “King Sri Vickrama Rajasinghe (1798-1815 A.D).” His reign ended with the British takeover.
#9. The text promises to explore how Kandyan rulers consolidated power and expanded their influence over the central highlands and _________.
Explanation: The source text outlines its scope, stating it will discuss how rulers “consolidated power… and… influence over the central highlands and other areas.” ‘Other areas’ is the general term used.
#10. A key topic of exploration mentioned is the Kandyan administration system, including its key institutions, hierarchical structure, and how it maintained _________.
Explanation: The text states it will explore “The Art of Governance” and explain “how order and stability were maintained” through the kingdom’s administrative structure.
