Sangam Period

Question 1

What is Sangam literature?

Answer 1

Sangam literature refers to the body of classical Tamil literature created during the Sangam period in ancient Tamil Nadu.

Question 2

When did the Sangam period occur?

Answer 2

The Sangam period is believed to have occurred between 300 BCE and 300 CE.

Question 3

How many Sangams were there?

Answer 3

There were three Sangams: the First Sangam, the Second Sangam, and the Third Sangam.

Question 4

True or False: Sangam literature is primarily written in Sanskrit.

Answer 4

False: Sangam literature is primarily written in Tamil.

Question 5

What are the two main categories of Sangam literature?

Answer 5

The two main categories are ‘Aham’ (inner life) and ‘Puram’ (outer life).

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The main themes of Aham literature include love, emotions, and ______.

Answer 6

personal relationships.

Question 7

Which work is considered one of the oldest in Sangam literature?

Answer 7

The ‘Tolkāppiyam’ is considered one of the oldest works.

Question 8

What is the significance of the ‘Ettuthokai’?

Answer 8

The ‘Ettuthokai’ is a collection of 8 anthologies of poems that are key works of Sangam literature.

Question 9

Who are the poets of Sangam literature referred to as?

Answer 9

The poets are referred to as ‘Sangam poets’ or ‘Tamil poets’.

Question 10

True or False: Sangam literature includes both secular and religious themes.

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

What does the term ‘Puram’ represent in Sangam literature?

Answer 11

Puram represents themes related to the external world, including valor, heroism, and social issues.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The literary style of Sangam literature is known for its use of ______.

Answer 12

metaphors and similes.

Question 13

Which famous Tamil epic is associated with the Sangam period?

Answer 13

The ‘Silappatikaram’ is a famous epic associated with the Sangam period.

Question 14

What language is Sangam literature composed in?

Answer 14

Sangam literature is composed in the Tamil language.

Question 15

Name one major theme found in Puram literature.

Answer 15

One major theme is heroism.

Question 16

True or False: Sangam literature was only produced by male authors.

Answer 16

False: There were also female poets in Sangam literature.

Question 17

What is the ‘Pattupattu’?

Answer 17

The ‘Pattupattu’ is a collection of ten long poems that is part of Sangam literature.

Question 18

Which Sangam text is a commentary on grammar and poetics?

Answer 18

The ‘Tolkāppiyam’ is a commentary on grammar and poetics.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The Sangam poems often reflect the ______ of the Tamil landscape.

Answer 19

natural beauty.

Question 20

What does ‘Aham’ literature focus on?

Answer 20

Aham literature focuses on love, emotions, and personal relationships.

Question 21

Name one of the famous poets from the Sangam period.

Answer 21

One famous poet is ‘Kapilar’.

Question 22

True or False: Sangam literature is characterized by its historical accuracy.

Answer 22

False: While it contains historical elements, it is primarily literary and poetic.

Question 23

What role did patronage play in the creation of Sangam literature?

Answer 23

Patronage from kings and chieftains supported poets and their works.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The Sangam literature provides insight into the ______ of ancient Tamil society.

Answer 24

culture and values.

Question 25

Which genre of Sangam literature involves ballads of heroic deeds?

Answer 25

The genre is known as ‘Puram’ poetry.

Question 26

What is the significance of ‘Silappatikaram’ in Sangam literature?

Answer 26

It is an important epic that exemplifies the themes and style of Sangam literature.

Question 27

Dolmen, mehio

Answer 27

Burials

Question 28

Tiruvalluvar

Answer 28

Philosiphical text

Question 29

Tolakpiyam

Answer 29

Tamil grammer

Question 30

Menhir , nisakal, nintikal, anekallu

Answer 30

Commemorative pillar near burrials

Question 31

Polygar

Answer 31

Military ruler appointed by nyaka rulers

Question 32

Silappadigaram

Answer 32

Epic by Illango Vadigal

Question 33

Manimegalai

Answer 33

Sattanar of madurai, (buddhist text)

Question 34

Sivaga sindamani

Answer 34

Tiruttakadevar, (jain text)

Question 35

Capital of pandya, chola, chera

Answer 35

Madhurai, uraiyur, uanji / karuvur

Question 36

Kalani dam in kerela developed by

Answer 36

Chola (king karikalan)

Question 37

Taniyar

Answer 37

Small village

Question 38

Tondi and muchiri

Answer 38

Ports of chera (kerala cost)

Question 39

Puhar

Answer 39

Port of chola (kaveripatnam, tanjore)

Question 40

Korkai

Answer 40

Port of pandya (madhurai,travanchore) famous for pearls

Question 41

Emblems of pandya, chola , chera

Answer 41

Fish, tiger , bow

Question 42

Ennadi

Answer 42

Captain of army

Question 43

Ennadi

Answer 43

Captain of army

Question 44

Puliyar

Answer 44

Low borne people

Question 45

Nadukal / virukal

Answer 45

Raise stone in honour of warriors

Question 46

adimai

Answer 46

Slave

Question 47

Uzhavar

Answer 47

Ploughmen

Question 48

Vellalas

Answer 48

Rich man

Question 49

Kadaisiyan

Answer 49

Agricultural labourers

Question 50

Tippaydal

Answer 50

Sati practice in sangam

Question 51

Kurinji
Palai
Mullai
Marudam
Neydal

Answer 51

Hilly
Arid
Pastoral
Wetland
Sea cost

Question 52

Kurinji
Palai
Mullai
Marudam
Neydal

Answer 52

Hilly
Arid
Pastoral
Wetland
Sea cost

Question 53

Red chera

Answer 53

Senguttuvan

Question 54

Battle of veinni

Answer 54

Chola v/s pandya

Question 55

Battle of veinni

Answer 55

Chola v/s pandya