Ancient Agriculture and Tamil Literature

The video explores the role of iron tools in agriculture, the development of irrigation systems, and the social structure of villages in ancient India. It highlights the significance of iron tools in increasing agricultural productivity and the various irrigation methods used. The video also discusses the different social groups in villages and introduces the earliest Tamil compositions known as Sangam literature.

What fascinated Prabhakar at the blacksmith's shop?

• The pottery items

• The colorful clothes

• The iron tools and the process of making them

• The variety of fruits

When did the use of iron begin in the subcontinent?

• About 5000 years ago

• About 3000 years ago

• About 1000 years ago

• About 2000 years ago

What was one of the primary uses of axes in ancient agriculture?

• Weaving clothes

• Fishing

• Clearing forests

• Building houses

Which of the following was NOT an irrigation method used in ancient times?

• Wells

• Artificial lakes

• Canals

• Electric pumps

Who were the Vellalars in the Tamil region?

• Craftspersons

• Ordinary ploughmen

• Large landowners

• Landless laborers

What role did the Grambojaka play in northern villages?

• A local merchant

• A village headman and tax collector

• A religious leader

• A traveling bard

Who were the Dasakarmakara?

• Independent farmers

• Craftspersons

• Landless laborers

• Village headmen

What is Sangam literature?

• A collection of religious texts

• The earliest works in Tamil compiled in poet assemblies

• A series of historical novels

• A set of ancient laws

Where were the Sangams of poets held?

• Bangalore

• Hyderabad

• Chennai

• Madurai