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Chapter-3 Early Tamil Society and Culture — Online MCQ Test

Q: What is the name of the literature produced during the Sangam Age?

Answer: B. Sangam literature — The poems and works composed by Tamil poets during the Sangam period are collectively known as Sangam literature.

Q: Which one of the following is an archaeological site associated with early Tamil society?

Answer: C. Keezhadi — Keezhadi is an important archaeological site in Tamil Nadu that has revealed evidence of early urban life and Tamil culture.

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the five Tinai landscapes mentioned in Sangam literature?

Answer: D. Vindhya — Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neithal and Paalai are the five Tinai landscapes. Vindhya is not part of this classification.

Q: Why are hero stones an important source for historians?

Answer: B. They provide evidence of warfare and hero cults — Hero stones help historians understand warfare, cattle raids, and the social value given to bravery in early Tamil society.

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What is the name of the literature produced during the Sangam Age?

A. Bhakti literature
B. Sangam literature ✓
C. Vedantic literature
D. Puranic literature

Answer: B. Sangam literature
The poems and works composed by Tamil poets during the Sangam period are collectively known as Sangam literature.

Which one of the following is an archaeological site associated with early Tamil society?

A. Harappa
B. Mohenjo-daro
C. Keezhadi ✓
D. Taxila

Answer: C. Keezhadi
Keezhadi is an important archaeological site in Tamil Nadu that has revealed evidence of early urban life and Tamil culture.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five Tinai landscapes mentioned in Sangam literature?

A. Kurinji
B. Mullai
C. Paalai
D. Vindhya ✓

Answer: D. Vindhya
Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neithal and Paalai are the five Tinai landscapes. Vindhya is not part of this classification.

Why are hero stones an important source for historians?

A. They record taxes collected by kings
B. They provide evidence of warfare and hero cults ✓
C. They list poems of the Sangam age
D. They describe sea routes to Rome

Answer: B. They provide evidence of warfare and hero cults
Hero stones help historians understand warfare, cattle raids, and the social value given to bravery in early Tamil society.

Which statement about Sangam literature is most accurate?

A. It was written only by kings to praise themselves
B. It includes poetry that reflects people, places, and practices of the age ✓
C. It is entirely a religious text collection
D. It was composed during the medieval period

Answer: B. It includes poetry that reflects people, places, and practices of the age
Sangam literature reflects the lived realities of early Tamil people, including landscapes, trade, warfare, and social customs.

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