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Which of the following are the well known epics of Sangam literature?

  1. Silappadhikaram

  2. Manimekhalai

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sangam literature is the most ancient literature in Tamil. Silappadhikaram and Manimekhalai are two of its well known epics. From Sangham literature we learn about the political and social life in South India during the period.

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What is meant by Sangam?

  1. Gathering of learned men

  2. Gathering of learned women

  3. Gathering of labours

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

Sangam means a gathering of learned men. The literature compiled in such gatherings is known as 'Sangam Literature'. It is the most ancient literature in Tamil. A whole time period is labelled after this known as the Sangam Age.

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The stratification in Tamil Sangam society was primarily based upon the distinction between _________, differentiating the Brahmanas and their patrons from the common men.

  1. The high born and the low born

  2. The rich and the poor

  3. The strong and the week

  4. The educated and the uneducated
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sangam social structure was based on the traditional caste system. There were farmers, shepherds, hunters, fisherman, blacksmiths, weavers, carpenters, merchants, shippers, and priests. The Brahmins were ideal priests and even the chief advisors to the kings. The interesting thing is that though the Brahmins played a crucial and constructive role, the Sangam society was not priest dominated and thus even the other castes enjoyed respect in society.

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The Tamil land during Sangam age consisted of _______ tinais or physiographical divisions.

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 5

  4. 6
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During the Sangam age the Tamil land was broadly classified into 5 tinais or physiological divisions. They were Kurinchi, Palai, Neytal, Marutham, and Mullai. Each tinais were associated with particular landscapes and occupations.

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The economy during the Sangam age was _____________.

  1. Simple

  2. Self- sufficient

  3. complex

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The economy in the Sangam age was mainly dependent on fertility of agriculture and the expansion of trade. Thus it was very simple and sufficient. The paddy and sugarcane were two important crops cultivated in large quantity. Besides this other variety of crops and fruits were gram, beans, roots like Valli, jack-fruit, mango, coconut, saffron, pepper, and turmeric etc.
The craftsmen included goldsmith, blacksmith, potter, sculptor, painter, carpenter, weaver. The occupation was gently handed over from father to son. Thus progress in various trades and industries and making men skilled in their art and craft. There were export and import of commodities to Rome and Greece. There were not just external trade but also internal trade that flourished.
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During Sangam age trade was common to both the Vaishyas and ________.

  1. Brahmanas

  2. Vellalas

  3. Farmers

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

1. The Sangam Age was the period of the history of ancient Tamil Nadu and Kerala and parts of Sri Lanka spanning from 6th century BC to 3rd century AD.

2. During Sangam age, trade was common to both the Vaishyas and Vellalas.
3. The Vaishyas were assigned the duties of learning, performing sacrifice, making gifts agriculture, protection of cows and trade.
4. Vellalas were assigned the duties of learning other than the Vedas, making gifts, agriculture, trade and worship.

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What is Tholkappiyam?

  1. Tholkappiyam is a work on grammar of Tamil language.

  2. Tholkappiyam is a work on codification of classical dances.

  3. Tholkappiyam is a work on codification of classical music.

  4. Tholkappiyam is a work on ancient Tamil literature.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tolkappiyam, the early Tamil grammar book written by Tolkapiyar who was a disciple of Agastya, was compiled during the second Sangam held at Kapatpuram.

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The ancient _______ songs are classified into Akampattukal and Purampattukal.

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Telgu

  3. Tamil

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

The ancient Tamil literature or the Sangam songs are broadly classified into Akampattukal and Purampattukal. Akampattukal mainly deals with love while the main theme of Purampattukal is the wars and eulogy of the king.