Society in Medieval Kerala

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Wagh caste belongs to which caste in Maharashtra?

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Q. Why was Medieval Kerala considered a hierarchical society?

1. Land was cultivated by middlemen (Ooralar).
2. Naduvazhis were at the top of the power hierarchy.
3. The Brahmins owned farm lands.
4. The farmers were at the bottom of the ladder.

Q. _______ were centres where Vedas were taught in Medieval Kerala.

1. Salas
2. Kachams
3. Maryadas
4. Manigramam

Q. Caste was brought into a casteless society of Kerala by Namboothiri Brahmins.

1. True
2. False

Q. Match the following crops with the areas where they were grown in Medieval Kerala.

1. Vayals
2. Highlands
3. Parambus

Q. Which of these options are true about the medieval caste system in Kerala?

1. Occupations determined the castes of the people.
2. Farmers were at the lowest rung in the caste system.
3. People were free to choose any occupation of their choice.
4. Though a caste system existed but all people lived in peace and harmony with each other.

Q. Which of these statements is true about the medieval caste system in Kerala?

1. Caste system refected in the occupation taken by a person.
2. Caste system reflected in the type of land owned by a person.
3. Caste system refelected in the punishment given to a person.
4. All of the above.

Q. Muzhikkulam Kacham was a custom during the Perumal period applicable to which of the following groups?

1. Brahmins
2. Temple Communities
3. Naduvazhis
4. Adiyalars

Q. The period from 8th to 18th century saw many changes in the society in Kerala. What were some of the socio-economic features of Medieval Kerala?

1. It was an egalitarian society.
2. Agriculture was dependent on Edavapathy and Thulavarsham.
3. There were three broad types of land based on ownership.
4. Land was cultivated by middlemen (Karalar).