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What is the ancient name of Tamil Nadu?

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Tamilakam

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Which dynasty is known for establishing the early Tamil kingdoms?

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The Chola dynasty

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True or False: The Pandya dynasty was one of the three ancient Tamil dynasties.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant period in Tamil Nadu history marked by the rise of Tamil literature and culture.

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Sangam period

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What is the time frame of the Sangam period?

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Approximately 300 BCE to 300 CE

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Who was the famous poet associated with the Sangam literature?

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Thiruvalluvar

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Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major port during the early Tamil kingdoms? A) Kaveripattinam B) Madurai C) Thanjavur

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A) Kaveripattinam

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What is the significance of the Tamil epics ‘Silapathikaram’ and ‘Manimekalai’?

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They are important works of Tamil literature that reflect the culture and society of ancient Tamil Nadu.

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True or False: The Chola dynasty was known for its naval power and overseas trade.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant temple built during the Chola dynasty, known for its architecture.

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Brihadeeswarar Temple

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What was the primary language spoken in ancient Tamil Nadu?

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Tamil

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Multiple choice: Which empire conquered Tamil Nadu in the 16th century? A) Mughal Empire B) Vijayanagara Empire C) Maurya Empire

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B) Vijayanagara Empire

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What role did the Nayak dynasty play in Tamil Nadu’s history?

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They were known for their contributions to art, architecture, and administration in the 16th to 18th centuries.

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True or False: The British colonial period had no impact on Tamil Nadu’s socio-political structure.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The __________ movement in the 20th century aimed at social justice and the upliftment of the lower castes in Tamil Nadu.

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Dravidian movement

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What was the primary focus of the Tamil Renaissance in the 19th century?

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Revival of Tamil language, literature, and culture.

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Multiple choice: Who was a prominent leader of the Dravidian movement? A) E.V. Ramasamy B) K. Kamaraj C) C.N. Annadurai

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A) E.V. Ramasamy

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What was the impact of the 1917 ‘Self-Respect Movement’ in Tamil Nadu?

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It aimed to eradicate social inequalities and promote self-respect among the lower castes.

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19
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True or False: Tamil Nadu was a part of the ancient trade routes connecting India with Southeast Asia.

A

True

20
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major cultural and educational institution established in Tamil Nadu in the 19th century.

A

Madras University

21
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What was the significance of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly formed in 1920?

A

It marked the beginning of self-governance in Tamil Nadu.

22
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Multiple choice: Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Indian independence movement in Tamil Nadu? A) Establishment of a separate Tamil state B) Formation of a new political party C) Increased literacy rates

A

C) Increased literacy rates

23
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What is the current status of Tamil as a language in India?

A

It is recognized as one of the official languages of India.

24
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True or False: The influence of Tamil culture extends beyond India to countries like Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

A

True

25
Q

Which dynasty is known for establishing the early Tamil kingdoms?

A

The Chola dynasty

26
Q

True or False: The Pandya dynasty was one of the three ancient Tamil dynasties.

A

True

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant period in Tamil Nadu history marked by the rise of Tamil literature and culture.

A

Sangam period

28
Q

What is the time frame of the Sangam period?

A

Approximately 300 BCE to 300 CE

29
Q

Who was the famous poet associated with the Sangam literature?

A

Thiruvalluvar

30
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major port during the early Tamil kingdoms? A) Kaveripattinam B) Madurai C) Thanjavur

A

A) Kaveripattinam

31
Q

What is the significance of the Tamil epics ‘Silapathikaram’ and ‘Manimekalai’?

A

They are important works of Tamil literature that reflect the culture and society of ancient Tamil Nadu.

32
Q

True or False: The Chola dynasty was known for its naval power and overseas trade.

A

True

33
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant temple built during the Chola dynasty, known for its architecture.

A

Brihadeeswarar Temple

34
Q

What was the primary language spoken in ancient Tamil Nadu?

A

Tamil

35
Q

Multiple choice: Which empire conquered Tamil Nadu in the 16th century? A) Mughal Empire B) Vijayanagara Empire C) Maurya Empire

A

B) Vijayanagara Empire

36
Q

What role did the Nayak dynasty play in Tamil Nadu’s history?

A

They were known for their contributions to art, architecture, and administration in the 16th to 18th centuries.

37
Q

True or False: The British colonial period had no impact on Tamil Nadu’s socio-political structure.

A

False

38
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ movement in the 20th century aimed at social justice and the upliftment of the lower castes in Tamil Nadu.

A

Dravidian movement

39
Q

What was the primary focus of the Tamil Renaissance in the 19th century?

A

Revival of Tamil language, literature, and culture.

40
Q

Multiple choice: Who was a prominent leader of the Dravidian movement? A) E.V. Ramasamy B) K. Kamaraj C) C.N. Annadurai

A

A) E.V. Ramasamy

41
Q

What was the impact of the 1917 ‘Self-Respect Movement’ in Tamil Nadu?

A

It aimed to eradicate social inequalities and promote self-respect among the lower castes.

42
Q

True or False: Tamil Nadu was a part of the ancient trade routes connecting India with Southeast Asia.

A

True

43
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major cultural and educational institution established in Tamil Nadu in the 19th century.

A

Madras University

44
Q

What was the significance of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly formed in 1920?

A

It marked the beginning of self-governance in Tamil Nadu.

45
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Indian independence movement in Tamil Nadu? A) Establishment of a separate Tamil state B) Formation of a new political party C) Increased literacy rates

A

C) Increased literacy rates

46
Q

What is the current status of Tamil as a language in India?

A

It is recognized as one of the official languages of India.

47
Q

True or False: The influence of Tamil culture extends beyond India to countries like Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

A

True

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