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Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

What was the capital of the Cheras?

  1. Madurai

  2. Muziri

  3. Uraiyur

  4. Kanchi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Cheras were the ruling dynasty of the present-day state of Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu in South India. Their capital was Muziri also known as Vanchi. The Early Cheras are said to have spanned the period between the 4th century BCE to 5th century CE. and the later Cheras were in power between the 8th and 12th century.

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

What was the capital of the Pandyas?

  1. Muchiri

  2. Madurai

  3. Uraiyur

  4. Amravati
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pandyas ruled regions in southern India which now lie in the state of Tamil Nadu, existing there alongside other dynasties such as the Cholas, the Cheras, the Pallavas, etc. Their capital was Madurai from 3rd century BCE to 1345 CE. The Pandyan kings were Jains in their early ages but later became Shaivaites.

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

Hunting and collecting of forest resources were the means of livelihood of the people in the hilly Kurinchi during Sangam age.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kurinji was the hilly, forested terrain rich with verdant slopes, flowers, birds, bees and wildlife. It was the home of the nomads, the hunters and lovers of nature. The poems of this land abound with an energy and enthusiasm characteristic of a people who thrive in the wildness of nature. Hunting and collecting of forest resources were the means of livelihood of the people in the hilly Kurinchi during Sangam age.

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

Which of the following was the characteristic feature of the religion of the ancient Tamils?

  1. Worship of Nature

  2. Worship of Mother Goddess

  3. Worship of Murugan

  4. Worship of Sun
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The worship of Murugan is a central and distinctive feature of ancient Tamil religion, as described in Sangam literature and associated with the landscape of the Kurinji region.

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

Different types of _______ tools have been discovered from megalithic monuments. They include sword, spear, knife, hook, lamp, nail and so on. Hence, this period is known as _______ in the South Indian History.

  1. gold, golden age

  2. silver, silver age

  3. copper, bronze age

  4. iron, iron age
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The megalithic monuments, ancient Tamil songs, coins, travelogues, and a few Tamil inscriptions are the major sources of information on the history of ancient tamilakam. Different types of iron tools have been discovered from these megalithic monuments. They include a sword, spear, knife, hook, lamp, nail and so on.

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given.
Pit-houses were made in ___________.

  1. Burzahom

  2. Mehrgarh

  3. Kalibanga

  4. Hallur
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A Correct answer
Explanation

a pit-house is frequently called a sunken featured building and occasionally (grub-)hut or grubhouse, after the German name Grubenhaus. They are found in Burzahom in Kashmir valley.

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given.
Gram bhojaka was a powerful man. He also worked as a ____________.

  1. Judge

  2. Policemen

  3. Councillor

  4. Both (a) and (b)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 The gramabhojaka had the authority to collect taxes from other farmers. He also served the function of a judge and sometimes, that of a policeman. He was the biggest landowner in the village and exercised many powers. Hence, he was very powerful in the village.