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Multiple choice business studies ancient indian economy sangam age society and culture in ancient tamizhagam: the sangam age our golden past

Which of the following is one of the greatest classics of the Sangam literature?

  1. Tolkappiyam

  2. Kural

  3. Pattuppattu

  4. Silapadikaram or Manimekalai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Silappadikaram and Manimekalai are two of the five great epics of Tamil literature, representing the pinnacle of Sangam-era literary achievement.

Multiple choice business studies ancient indian economy sangam age society and culture in ancient tamizhagam: the sangam age our golden past

During the Sangam Age brisk and nourishing foreign trade was conducted from the south Indian ports of Muziris, Kaveripattnam or Poom-Puhar and Arikamedu to ______.

  1. West Asia

  2. South East Asia

  3. Roman World

  4. Central Europe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Historical evidence, including Roman coins and accounts, confirms that South Indian ports had extensive trade relations with the Roman Empire during the Sangam Age.

Multiple choice business studies ancient indian economy sangam age society and culture in ancient tamizhagam: the sangam age our golden past

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Mahabalipuram and Aihole are known for the finest stone temples.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mamallapuram, or Mahabalipuram, is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake, in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for its temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. The seafront Shore Temple comprises 3 ornate granite shrines. Krishna’s Butter Ball is a massive boulder balanced on a small hill near the Ganesha Ratha stone temple.

 Aihole, also referred to as Aivalli, Ahivolal or Aryapura, is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in north Karnataka, India dated from the fourth century through the twelfth century CE.

 

Multiple choice business studies ancient indian economy sangam age society and culture in ancient tamizhagam: the sangam age our golden past

'Sangam literature 'is

  1. classical Sanskrit literature patronised by the Guptas.

  2. Pali literature dealing with the history of the the Buddhist samghas.

  3. early Tamil literature attributed to the first three centuries of the Christian era.

  4. Sanskrit works of Puranic nature dealing with the sanctity of the place where there is confluence of rivers in Prayaga.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sangam literature refers to the ancient Tamil literature produced during the Sangam period, roughly between 300 BCE and 300 CE. It is distinct from Sanskrit Puranic or Pali Buddhist texts.

Multiple choice business studies ancient indian economy sangam age society and culture in ancient tamizhagam: the sangam age our golden past

In the Sangam age, Uraiyur was important for

  1. its being a great centre of spice trade.

  2. its being a great centre of cotton trade.

  3. its being a great emporium of foreign trade.

  4. its being a great centre of indigenous trade.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Uraiyur, the capital of the early Cholas, was a famous center for the production and trade of cotton textiles, often referred to as Argaru in classical Greek accounts.

Multiple choice business studies ancient indian economy sangam age society and culture in ancient tamizhagam: the sangam age our golden past

What did India receive in exchange for its exports like spices, precious stones, fine cloth, ivory, etc., to Rome along the Silk Route?

  1. Gold and silver coins

  2. Wine

  3. Glass

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India's overseas trade with Rome is mentioned in Ptolemy's geography and the Sangam literature. A large number of Roman coins have been found in many of the port cities of India indicating trade. India exported spices, precious stones, fine cloth, perfumes, ivory, iron, dyes rice, peacocks, parrots, monkeys, etc. India received gold and silver coins, wine, glass, and metals in return.

Multiple choice business studies ancient indian economy sangam age society and culture in ancient tamizhagam: the sangam age our golden past

South India was important for _________.

  1. Gold and other precious stones
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  2. Wheat and barley

  3. Copper and Mercury

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

South India was important for gold and other precious stones. It was also known for its spice trade. It had trade contacts with the Roman Empire and silk and spices were exported to Roman empire in return for Wine and other luxury products.