Ancient Tamil Nadu Mcqs set 02

Ancient Tamil Nadu

Mcqs set 02

1 ......................... was the organisation where the Tamil poets assembled and did the literary research in Tamil.
Ans: Sangam
 
2.The .............................. were the ancestors of the people of Cape Comorin.
Ans: Ancient Tamilians
 
3.The historical period of the Tamil began from .................. age.
Ans: Sangam
 
4.The Grammar book, .................. originated before the Third Sangam.
Ans: Tolkappium
 
5. ....................... was the most important occupation of the Sangam age.
Ans: Agriculture
 
6. The rular who led an expedition up to the Himalayas was ..................... .
Ans: Cheran Senguttuvan
 
7. Sangam people worshipped ......................... . 
Ans: Hero stones
 

Match the following:

1.Tolkappiam                          (a) Yano Arasan; Yanae kalvan
2. Mullai                                 (b) Hero Stones
3. Pandiyar Neduncheziyan       (c) Mountainous area
4. Heroic death                        (d) Coastal area
5. Kurinchi                               (e) Book before Tamil Sangam
6. Neithel                                 (f) Forest area
Ans: 1.(e); 2.(f); 3.(a); 4.(b); 5.(c); 6.(d);
 
2.
1. Pongal                    (a) Kapadapuram
2. Pandyas                  (b) 31 BC
3. Thiruvalluvar           (c) Cheras
4. Bow and arrow        (d) Harvest festival
Ans: 1.(d); 2.(a); 3.(b); 4.(c);