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SANGAM AGE

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  1. How many Sangams were there in ancient Tamilnadu? Three (Muchchangam)
  2. What is the meaning of Sangam? Academy of Tamil poets
  3. Under whose dynasty, the Sangams flourished? Pandyas
  4. Where were the three Sangams held? Then Madurai, Kapadapuram and Madurai
  5. Name the only currently available Sangam literary work from second Sangam. Tolkappiyam
  6. Who founded the third Sangam at Madurai? Mudathirumaran
  7. Name few Sangam literatures. Tolkappiyam, Ettutogai, Pattuppattu, Pathinenkilkanakku
  8. Name the two epics of Sangam period. Silappathigaram and Manimegalai
  9. Who was the author of Tolkappiyam? Tolkappiyar
  10. Which is the earliest of the Tamil literature? Tolkappiyam
  11. Name the eight works of Ettutogai or Eight Anthologies of Sangam period. Aingurunooru, Narrinai, Aganaooru, Purananooru, Kuruntogai, Kalittogai, Paripadal and Padirruppattu
  12. Name the ten works of Pattuppattu or Ten Idylls. Thirumurugarruppadai, Porunararruppadai, Sirupanarruppadai, Perumpanarruppadai, Mullaippattu, Nedunalvadai, Maduraikkanji, Kurinjippatttu, Pattinappalai and Malaipadukadam
  13. What are the two main groups of Ettutogai and Pattuppattu? Aham (love) and Puram (valour)
  14. How many works are there in Pathinenkilkanakku? 18
  15. Name the most important work among 18 Pathinenkilkanakku. Tirukkural
  16. Name the author of Tirukkural. Thiruvalluvar
  17. Who wrote Silappathigaram? Elango Adigal
  18. Who wrote Manimegalai? Sittalai Sattanar
  19. Name few Greek authors. Megasthenes, Strabo, Pliny and Ptolemy
  20. Who were the three main rulers of Tamil country (Tamilnadu) during Sangam period? Chera, Chola and Pandya rulers
  21. Name the inscription of Kharavela of Kalinga that mentions about Tamil kingdoms. Hathikumbha
  22. What was the period of Sangam literature? third century B.C. to third century A.D.
  23. Who ruled parts of modern Kerala during Sangam age? The Cheras
  24. What was the capital of the Cheras? Vanji
  25. Name the seaports of Chera dynasty. Tondi and Musiri
  26. Name the flowers used in the garlands of Cherans? Palmyra flowers
  27. Which inscription refers to three generations of Chera rulers? Pugalur inscription
  28. Name three famous kings of Chera kingdom. Perum Sorru Udhiyan Cheralathan, Imayavaramban Nedum Cheralathan and Cheran Senguttuvan
  29. Name the brother of Cheran Senguttuvan, who was also the author of Silappathigaram? Elango Adigal
  30. Who brought stone for making the idol of Kannagi after his Himalayan expedition?  Cheran Senguttuvan
  31. Name the foreigner who attended the consecration ceremony of Kannagi idol? Gajabhagu II from Sri Lanka
  32. What are the boundaries of Chola kingdom? from modern Tiruchi district to southern Andhra Pradesh
  33. Which was the first capital of Chola Kingdom? Uraiyur
  34. The capital of Chola Kingdom was shifted from Uraiyur to ____________. Puhar
  35. Name the famous Chola King of Sangam age. Karikala
  36. Which book depicts the life and military conquests of Karikala king? Pattinappalai
  37. Who defeated the Cheras, Pandyas and eleven minor chieftains in the Venni battle? Karikala
  38. In which battle, Karikala defeated nine enemy chieftains? Battle of Vahaipparandalai
  39. Which king brought forest area under cultivation? Karikala
  40. Who built Kallanai across the river Kaveri? Karikala
  41. Who was the ruler of present day southern Tamil Nadu? The Pandyas
  42. Name the capital of Pandyas. Madurai
  43. Who were the two Neduncheliyans of Pandya kingdom? Aryappadai Kadantha Neduncheliyan and Talaiyalanganattu Cheruvenra Neduncheliyan
  44. Which Pandya king defeated Aryan forces? Aryappadai Kadantha Neduncheliyan
  45. Who executed Kovalan, husband of Kannagi? Aryappadai Kadantha Neduncheliyan
  46. Who was the husband of Kannagi? Kovalan
  47. Name the place burnt by Kannagi?  Madurai
  48. Which Pandya King won the Talaiyalanganam battle? Talaiyalanganattu Cheruvenra Neduncheliyan
  49. Name the authors who praised Talaiyalanganattu Cheruvenra Neduncheliyan? Nakkirar and Mangudi Maruthanar
  50. Where is Talaiyalanganam located now? Tanjore district
  51. Who was the author of Maduraikkanji? Mangudi Maruthanar
  52. Which book tells about the socio-economic condition of the Pandyas? Maduraikkanji
  53. Name the seaport mentioned in the book Maduraikkanji. Korkai
  54. Who was the last famous Pandyan king? Uggira Peruvaludhi
  55. What was the reason for decline of Sangam age? invasion of the Kalabhras
  56. Name the Kadai Yelu Vallalgal. Pari, Kari, Ori, Nalli, Pegan, Ay and Adiyaman
  57. What are the titles of Chera kings? Vanavaramban, Vanavan, Kuttuvan, Irumporai and Villavar
  58. What are the titles of Chola kings? Senni, Valavan and Killi
  59. What are the titles of Pandya kings? Thennavar and Minavar
  60. Name the royal emblems of Chera, Chola and Pandya Kings. Carp for the Pandyas, tiger for the Cholas and bow for the Cheras
  61. Which book tells about the custom officials in the Puhar seaport? The Pattinappalai
  62. Which Sangam age books tells about the five-fold division of lands? Tolkappiyam
  63. Name the five-fold division of lands. Kurinji (hilly tracks), Mullai (pastoral), Marudam (agricultural), Neydal (coastal) and Palai (desert)
  64. Who was the God of Kurinji? Murugan
  65. Who was the God of Mullai? Mayon (Vishnu)
  66. Who was the God of Marudam? Indira
  67. Who was the God of Neydal? Varunan
  68. Who was the God of Palai? Korravai
  69. What was the main occupation of Kurinji people? hunting and honey collection
  70. What was the main occupation of Mullai people? cattle-rearing and dealing with dairy products
  71. What was the main occupation of Marudam people? agriculture
  72. What was the main occupation of Neydal people? fishing and salt manufacturing
  73. What was the main occupation of Palai people? robbery
  74. Name the four castes of Sangam age as mentioned in Tolkappiyam. Arasar, Anthanar, Vanigar and Vellalar
  75. Which class people were rulers in Sangam age? Arasar
  76. Which class people were involved in politics and religion in Sangam age? Anthanars
  77. Which class people were involved in trade and commerce in Sangam age? Vanigars
  78. Which class people were involved in agriculture in Sangam age? Vellalas
  79. Who was the main God of the Sangam period? Seyon or Murugan (Tamil God)
  80. Which God was honoured with six abodes during Sangam period? Murugan
  81. What was the name of the six abodes, used for honouring God Murugan? Arupadai Veedu
  82. Which was erected to remember the bravery of the warriors during Sangam age? Hero Stone
  83. Name few female poets of Sangam age. Avvaiyar, Nachchellaiyar and Kakkaipadiniyar
  84. Which was considered as the highest virtue of women during Sangam age? Karpu or Chaste life
  85. Name the singing bards of Sangam age. Panar and Viraliyar
  86. Who performed dance in Sangam age? Kanigaiyar
  87. Name the most popular entertainment of the people of Sangam age. Koothu
  88. What was the main occupation of people of Sangam age? Agriculture
  89. Name the main agricultural products of Chera country. Jack fruit and pepper
  90. What was the main agricultural products of Chola and Pandya country? Paddy
  91. Which place was famous for weaving cotton in Sangam age? Uraiyur
  92. Name the system of internal trade in Sangam age. Barter system
  93. Name the famous port city of Sangam age which became an emporium of foreign trade. Puhar
  94. Name few ports of Sangam age. Puhar, Tondi, Musiri, Korkai, Arikkamedu and Marakkanam
  95. Name the foreign empire which had trade relation with Tamil country. Roman empire
  96. What were the chief imports of Sangam age? Gold, horses and sweet wine
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