Sangam Age

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Sangam Age: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Sangam Age, Sangam Literature, Sangam Polity and Administration, Sangam Society, and Economy of the Sangam Age.

Important Questions on Sangam Age

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Which of the following landscape in the Sangam society refers to desert?

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Which of the following landscape in the Sangam society was associated with sea-coast?

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Tolkappiyam in the Sangam society?

A. The ruling class was called arasar.

B. Vanigars carried on trade and commerce.

C. The primary deity of the Sangam period was Seyon or Murugan, who is hailed as Tamil God. 

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The First Sangam, is believed to be held at _____.

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Sangam academies flourished under the royal patronage of which of the following rulers?

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Which of the following Sangam was held at Kapatpuram?

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The word ‘Sangam’ denotes:

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In Sangam age students were called as:

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In Sangam age the term Kudi refers to:

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The famous work of Grammar ‘Tolakappiyam’ is written by:

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The inscription of Pulgar near Karur mentions which of the following kings?

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The core area rule of which of the following dynasties was the Kaveri Delta region?

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Which of the following places was the capital of Pandya's?

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The ancient text of Sangam literature 'Thirukkural' is attributed to:

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Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
List 'A'                         
A. Panchala             
B. Matsya                 
C. Shurasena           
D. Assaka               
List 'B'
1. Mathura
2. Ahichchhatra
3. Viratanagara
4. Potali

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I                           
A. Tirukkural             
B. Shilpadikaram       
C. Manimakhlai         
D. Tolkappiyam       
List-II
1. Ilangoadigal
2. Sattanar
3. Tolkappiyar
4. Tiruvalluvar

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Rajarajeshwara temple at Tanjore is the finest example of which architecture?

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Who founded the Lingayat Movement?

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_____was a great center of the pearl trade during the Sangam age.

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Which among the following is the handicraft practiced in Sangam age?