Sangam Age

The Sangam Age refers to the period of

• The southern part of the Indian peninsula was inhabited.

• When Aryans first settled in India.

• The bulk of Tamil literature was composed by Tamil scholars and Poets.

• Emerging of small kingdoms due to absence of a powerful Central Government.

What are the themes of Sangam Literature

• Their Kings

• Their religious beliefs.

• Their way of life.

• Their wars and heroic deeds.

Which kingdom asserted their rule over the other two kingdoms?

• Pandyas

• Cheras

• Cholas

• Mughals

The brahmans occasionally served the king as

• Astrologers

• Judicial Officers

• Priests

• Army Officers

Which are the two works that say that Aryans introduced the rituals and ceremonies of marriage?

• Tolkappiyam

• Palsanthmalai

• Kalaviyal

• Ramavatharam

Which place was a major center of cotton trade ?

• Saliyur

• Bandar

• Uraiyur

• Alupa

Which book describes about the trade between Indian and the Roman Empire

• Aenied

• Periplus of the Red Sea

• Odis

• De oficiis

Which are the two works that tell us about the Cheran king Cheran Senguttuvan?

• Padirruppatu

• Manimegalai

• Silappthikaram

• Ahananur

where was the chief port of the Cheran kingdom

• Muchiri

• Thanjavur

• Kongunad

• Thondi

What were the two grave goods that the Megaliths contained?

• Pottery

• Iron Objects

• Jewelry

• Precious Rocks