Sangam Literature

Q. We know that the large landowners in South India were called vellalars. Where do we get this information from?

1. Jataka tales
2. Inscriptions
3. Stupa of Sanchi
4. Sangam literature

Q. What is Sangham Literature?

1. Literature compiled in gatherings of powerful men
2. Literature compiled in gatherings of learned men
3. Literature compiled in gatherings of wealthy men
4. Literature compiled in gatherings of like-minded men

Q. Where does Sangam literature derive its name from? Why do you think they are called that?

1. They talk about Tamil culture.
2. They were compiled in assemblies called "Sangams".
3. They were compiled in a locality called "Sangam" in Madurai.
4. These poets composed most of the works in these assemblies.

Q. When was the first printing press invented?

1. 1350 AD.
2. 1450 AD.
3. 1360 AD.
4. 1460 AD.

Q. The earliest Tamil literature was composed approximately years ago. They were combined as a part of .

1. 2, 300
2. 2, 100
3. Jataka tales
4. Sangam literature

Q. The first type of literature recorded in Ancient South India is literature.

1. Tipitakas
2. Agamgranthas
3. Tirthankaras
4. Sangham

Q. With the advent of the ________, English was introduced to the Indian education system.

1. Portuguese
2. French
3. British
4. Dutch

Q. Which of these are well-known epics from Sangam Literature?

1. Silappadhikaram
2. Sammaisutta
3. Paumchariya
4. Manimekhalai

Q. Which of the following dynasties could have overseen the Sangam literature?

1. Pandyan dynasty
2. Chola dynasty
3. Gupta dynasty
4. Maurya dynasty

Q. Educational centres of higher learning in ancient India attracted students from countries like _____, ______ and ______.

1. China
2. America
3. Java
4. Korea

Q. The city of Madurai was famous among poets and other literature enthusiasts for which of the following reasons?

1. The culture
2. Sangams
3. The metaphorical paintings
4. The sea