Sangam age and major South Indian dynasties and cultural heritage. - Question Bank
1. The Chera dynasty's emblem was the:
2. The decline of the Sangam age was followed by the period of the:
3. The term 'Vanigar' in Sangam society referred to:
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Sangam period society?
5. The Sangam Tamils' understanding of astronomy and astrology is reflected in their literature and practices related to:
6. The Pallava king Mahendravarman I was a patron of arts and architecture, and authored the Sanskrit play:
7. The Sangam period saw the flourishing of which major port city under the Cholas?
8. The Pandya king Ukkirap Peruvaluthi is known for his patronage of:
9. The Chera king Perumchotru Udiyan Cheralathan is famous for his association with the:
10. The Sangam rulers were often depicted as patrons of:
11. Which of the following is considered the earliest Tamil grammar work, dating back to the Sangam period?
12. The term 'Kalarai' in Sangam literature refers to:
13. The Sangam Tamils were skilled in which of the following crafts?
14. The Chola king Rajaraja I, though from a later period, consolidated the Chola empire significantly, building the Brihadeeswarar Temple at:
15. The famous rock-cut temples and sculptures at Mahabalipuram are attributed to which dynasty?
16. Which dynasty is known for its patronage of Tamil language and literature, and its inscriptions are found in Tamil and Sanskrit?
17. The 'Puram' poetry in Sangam literature primarily deals with:
18. The 'Aham' poetry in Sangam literature primarily deals with:
19. The Pandya king Sembiyan Madhurai, mentioned in Sangam literature, is associated with the protection of:
20. The port of Muziris, a major trading hub for the Cheras, was located near the modern-day:
21. The Sangam literature provides rich insights into the social structure, which was broadly divided into:
22. Which of the following Tamil epics is believed to have been composed by Ilango Adigal, a Chera prince?
23. The Chola king Nedumudiyannal is known for his association with which literary work?
24. The Chera king Senguttuvan is credited with the establishment of the 'Kannagi cult' and the construction of a temple dedicated to her in:
25. The worship of hero stones (Nadukal) was a significant practice during the:
26. The Sangam Tamils had a well-developed system of governance with assemblies like:
27. Which of the following was a major export commodity from the Pandya kingdom during the Sangam period?
28. The Pallava dynasty, which rose to prominence after the Sangam age, had its capital at:
29. The epic 'Manimekalai' is a sequel to which other Sangam epic?
30. The Sangam period saw the development of a sophisticated system of:
31. Which Sangam Tamil literature collection contains poems that praise kings and chieftains, often describing their battles and generosity?
32. The Sangam poets often used the term 'Muvendar' to refer to the three major rulers: Chera, Chola, and:
33. The city of Madurai, known for its flourishing trade and temple, was a major center for which dynasty?
34. The decline of the Sangam kingdoms is often attributed to the rise of which dynasty in the South Indian political landscape?
35. The deity most prominently worshipped during the Sangam period, often associated with nature and fertility, was:
36. Which of the following is a prominent work from the 'Pathinenkilkankku' category, focusing on ethics and morality?
37. The concept of 'Tinai' in Sangam poetry refers to:
38. The Sangam period witnessed extensive trade relations with which of the following regions?
39. The port city of Puhar (Kaveripattinam) was a significant commercial center primarily under which dynasty?
40. Which Sangam literature collection consists of ten long poems?
41. The Pandya king Nedunchezhiyan is often associated with the title 'Talaiyalankattu Cheruvenra' which means:
42. The Chola king Karikala is renowned for his military achievements and the construction of:
43. Which Chera king is famously mentioned in the Sangam literature for his victory over the Aryan kings and for performing a Vedic sacrifice?
44. The work 'Tolkappiyam' is primarily a treatise on:
45. Which Sangam literature collection consists of eight anthologies of poems?
46. The Pandya kingdom, famous for its pearl fisheries, had its capital at:
47. The Chera rulers were known for their control over which region and trade route?
48. The capital of the Chola kingdom during the Sangam period was primarily located at:
49. Which of the following is NOT one of the three major kingdoms of the Sangam period?
50. The Sangam age is generally considered to have spanned from which period to which period?