Sangam age and major South Indian dynasties - Question Bank
1. The concept of 'Puram' in Sangam poetry deals with:
2. The Sangam period witnessed the development of a complex system of irrigation, particularly by the Cholas, to support their agrarian economy. The most famous example is the construction of:
3. The Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha I was a great patron of literature and is credited with writing which important work in Kannada?
4. The Chalukyan king Vikramaditya VI is known for his long and prosperous reign, during which the scholar Bilhana composed the:
5. The Pallava inscriptions, particularly those from the 7th century CE, provide detailed accounts of their administration and land grants. Who was a significant Pallava ruler during this period?
6. The legend of Kannagi's chastity and her curse on the Pandya king Nedunchezhian is a central theme in which Sangam epic?
7. The Chola king Nedumudivikkaraman is associated with the construction of which significant structure?
8. Which Chera ruler is known for his naval expeditions and control over the western coast, facilitating trade with the Romans?
9. The epic Silappatikaram highlights the importance of which city as a commercial and cultural hub during the Sangam period?
10. What evidence suggests extensive trade between the Tamil region and the Roman Empire during the Sangam age?
11. The Pandyas were known for their patronage of Tamil literature and learning, and their capital city, Madurai, was considered a center of:
12. The decline of the Sangam age dynasties paved the way for the rise of:
13. The Sangam poems often describe the landscape and its impact on human emotions, a concept known as:
14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Sangam age society?
15. The Pallava king Narasimhavarman I is famous for his victory over the Chalukya king Pulakesin II and for the creation of the 'Rathas' at:
16. The Chola king Rajaraja I, who lived much later than the Sangam age, is famous for building the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple at:
17. The term 'Velir' in Sangam literature refers to:
18. The administrative system of the Sangam period dynasties was characterized by:
19. The 'Tirukkural', attributed to Thiruvalluvar, though composed later than the Sangam period, draws heavily on the philosophical and ethical traditions of that era. It is primarily a work on:
20. The Chera king Senguttuvan is renowned for his expedition to the North and his association with the worship of which goddess?
21. Which of the following was NOT a significant trade item from the Tamil region during the Sangam age?
22. The literary work 'Tolkappiyam', considered the earliest extant Tamil grammar, provides valuable information about the:
23. The 'Kavirippattinam' mentioned in Sangam literature was a major port city associated with which dynasty?
24. The Sangam period society was divided into different occupational groups, with the poets and scholars holding a respected position. What were they called?
25. The Sangam poems 'Ettuthokai' and 'Pattuppattu' are collections of:
26. Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?
27. The Rashtrakuta dynasty, which succeeded the Chalukyas in the Deccan, is famous for the magnificent rock-cut temple at:
28. Which Chalukya king is known for his military campaigns against Harsha Vardhana and for his patronage of the Aihole inscriptions?
29. The Chalukya dynasty, another major South Indian power, had its capitals at:
30. Who was the most famous Pallava ruler, credited with establishing the city of Kanchipuram and patronizing arts and architecture?
31. The Pallava dynasty rose to prominence after the decline of the Sangam period and is known for its architectural achievements, particularly in:
32. The worship of which deity was prevalent during the Sangam age, often associated with war and victory?
33. The 'Mekhalai' or girdle was a significant part of the attire of women, as described in the Sangam literature, particularly in which epic?
34. Which Tamil epic is considered a sequel to Silappatikaram and focuses on the life of Manimekalai, the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi?
35. The Sangam literature extensively mentions trade relations between Tamilakam and which foreign civilization?
36. The 'Fish' was the royal emblem of which powerful South Indian dynasty?
37. The 'Bow and Arrow' was the emblem of which major South Indian dynasty?
38. The 'Murasu' was a significant object associated with which of the following Sangam dynasties, symbolizing their power and authority?
39. The Chola capital during the Sangam period, famous for its port, was:
40. Which Chera king is credited with establishing a strong kingdom and is known for his patronage of Tamil poetry?
41. The capital city of the Pandyas during the Sangam period was:
42. Which of the following Tamil epics describes the life of Kannagi and Kovalan and provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the time?
43. What was the primary economic activity during the Sangam age, as depicted in the literature?
44. The Sangam literature is broadly divided into three literary academies, or 'Sangams', which were patronized by:
45. Which Pandya king is mentioned in the Sangam literature as having performed a Vedic sacrifice and having patronized poets?
46. The Chola king Karikala is renowned for his military prowess and significant construction projects, most notably:
47. Which Chera king is famously known for his victory over the combined forces of the Cholas and Pandyas at the Battle of Venni?
48. The three major dynasties that ruled South India during and after the Sangam period, often referred to as the 'Muperum Theevargal', were:
49. Which of the following is considered the earliest surviving Tamil epic and a significant work of the Sangam period?
50. The Sangam age in Tamil literature refers to a period of literary and cultural flourishing primarily associated with which region?