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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 10 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: The Sangam Age-2 - Question 1
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What were the major crafts mentioned during the Sangam period, along with other industries ?

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Ship-building and weaving were mentioned as significant crafts during the Sangam period, along with other industries.

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Which commodity constituted the most commonly accepted medium of exchange during the Sangam period?

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Paddy was the most commonly accepted medium of exchange during the Sangam period, and trade often involved bartering.

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What were the marketplaces known as in the big towns during the Sangam period?

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The marketplaces in big towns during the Sangam period were known as "Avanam."

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Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a port town in the Sangam literature?

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  • Tondi, Kaveripattinam, and Musiri are all well-known port towns mentioned in Sangam literature.
  • Vanji (also spelled Vanchi) was not a port town — it was the capital city of the Chera dynasty, located inland.

Therefore, Vanji was not mentioned as a port town in Sangam literature.
Hence, Correct Answer - Option D

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What festival is mentioned as being associated with the temple of Indra in Silappadikaram?

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Vilakalol is mentioned as the festival of Indra in Silappadikaram.

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What evidence suggests brisk trade between Tamilham and Rome during the Sangam period?

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Hoards of Roman gold coins found in South India provide evidence of brisk trade between Tamilham and Rome.

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Which God was worshipped by the fishermen and people of the coastal regions during the Sangam period?

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Varuna was worshipped by the fishermen and people of the coastal regions during the Sangam period.

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What instrument is described as a famous stringed instrument like the lute in the Sangam literature?

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Yal is described as a famous stringed instrument like the lute in the Sangam literature.

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a dance form in the Sangam literature?

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Yal is mentioned as a musical instrument, not a dance form, in the Sangam literature.

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What is the distinguishing feature of Sangam social life mentioned in the text?

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Sangam social life is mentioned as being organized into occupational groups, with a pervasive sense of social solidarity.

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