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 The Sangam Age Kingdoms and The Social and Economic Conditions 40 Flashcards |
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What is the time period associated with the Sangam Age? |
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 3rd century BC to 4th century AD |
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Which work is the only surviving text from the Second Sangam? |
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 Tolkappiyam |
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True or False: Sangam literature primarily consists of epic poetry and does not include any prose. |
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False. Sangam literature includes both poetry and prose, with works like Tolkappiyam serving as a grammar textbook. |
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Fill in the blank: The Sangam literature describes the relations among the ______, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms. |
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 Chera |
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Which of the following is NOT a major Tamil kingdom during the Sangam period? A) Chera B) Chola C) Pandya D) Gupta |
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 D) Gupta |
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Riddle: My words guide you through duty, wealth, and love in Tamil verse. What am I? |
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 Tirukkural |
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What type of sources provide insights into the Sangam Age besides literature? |
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 Archaeological sources |
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Fill in the blank: Memorial stones for those who died for their village are known as ______. |
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 Hero Stones |
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True or False: The Chera kingdom's capital was Uraiyur. |
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False. The capital of the Chera kingdom was Vanji. |
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Who is noted for military expeditions, including reaching the Himalayas, in Sangam texts? |
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 Cheran Senguttuvan |
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Which river was considered sacred in the Chola kingdom? |
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 River Kaveri |
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Fill in the blank: ______ is a collection of over 2,000 poems by more than 200 authors in Sangam literature. |
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 Ettuttogai |
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What was the primary occupation of people during the Sangam Age? |
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 Agriculture |
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Which Tamil epic focuses on Buddhist ideals and was authored by Sattanar? |
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 Manimegalai |
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True or False: The Tolkappiyam includes classifications of habitats, animals, and human behavior. |
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 True |
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Who wrote the epic Silappadikaram? |
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 Illango Vadigal |
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Which kingdom was associated with the chief port Korkai? |
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 Pandyan Kingdom |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ were local chieftains who supported Tamil poets and contributed to cultural development. |
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 Velirs |
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Which of the following was a major trade item exported from Tamil Nadu to the Roman Empire? A) Gold B) Cattle C) Wheat D) Cotton |
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 A) Gold |
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Riddle: I am a language that shaped poems and grammar in ancient Tamil lands, known for my rich heritage. What am I? |
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 Tamil |
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