Question

The stratification in Tamil Sangam society was primarily based upon the distinction between _________, differentiating the Brahmanas and their patrons from the common men.

• A. The high born and the low born
• B. The rich and the poor
• C. The strong and the week
• D. The educated and the uneducated

Answer 1

The correct option is A The high born and the low born

The Sangam social structure was based on the traditional caste system. There were farmers, shepherds, hunters, fisherman, blacksmiths, weavers, carpenters, merchants, shippers, and priests. The Brahmins were ideal priests and even the chief advisors to the kings. The interesting thing is that though the Brahmins played a crucial and constructive role, the Sangam society was not priest dominated and thus even the other castes enjoyed respect in society.