Ancient Towns of Tamizhagam

Q. Select the correct option after reading the statements.
1) Chera Nadu comprised Malayalam-speaking regions and Tamil districts of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Karur, Kanniyakumari as well as some parts of present Kerala.
2) Chola Nadu was made up by present-day Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagai, Trichy and Pudukkottai districts.

1. Both statements are true.
2. Both statements are false.
3. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
4. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.

Q. What was the name of the Ancient Tamil country?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Tamilagam
3. Tamilur
4. Tamilveli

Q. King Solomon, a famous king of ancient Israel, imported pearls from _____.

1. Uvari
2. Kayalpattinam
3. Keezhadi
4. Kanchi

Q. Select the correct option after reading the statements.
1) Some Tamil sayings represent the uniqueness of each ancient Tamil kingdom.
2) Chola Nadu was known as Sorudaithu, while Chera Nadu was known as Vezhamudaithu.

1. Both statements are true.
2. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
3. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
4. Both statements are false.

Q. Who controlled the education system in medieval India?

1. Rulers
2. Ministers
3. Ulemas
4. Gurus

Q. The three major cities of Tamilagam were _____, _____, and _____.

1. Poompuhar
2. Madurai
3. Srirangam
4. Kanchi

Q. Select the names of the cities or towns that were a part of Tamilagam.

1. Musiri
2. Korkai
3. Uraiyur
4. Karuvar

Q. Evidence from archaeological excavations in _____, a small town near Madurai, suggests that Madurai was a busy trading town.

1. Korkai
2. Kayalpattinam
3. Kanchi
4. Keezhadi

Q. Which of the following cities is associated with Sangam?

1. Kanchi
2. Madurai
3. Poompuhar
4. Chennai

Q. The city of Kancheepuram is known today for its beautiful silk sarees. But during the time of Tamilagam, it was a popular _______ centre.

1. Financial
2. Social
3. Medical
4. Education

Q. Which among the following cities are from Tamizhagam?

1. Poompuhar
2. Harappa
3. Madurai
4. Kancheepuram

Q. Match the following with their present-day locations:

1. Coimbatore
2. Trichy
3. Madurai

Q. Which one of the following is the biggest commercial centre of south India?

1. Mumbai
2. Chennai
3. Visakhapatnam
4. Madurai

Q. In ancient Tamilagam, Jains studied in schools called Jainapallis, while Buddhists studied in _______.

1. Pallis
2. Viharas
3. Madrasas
4. Kovils