south india sangam period quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Small village Assemblies during the Sangam Age were known as:

a) Ambalam

b) Avai

c) Podiyil

d) Manaram

Question : 2

The Kusseed mentality means—

a) Trade

b) Charge land revenue

c) Animal rearing

d) To lend money on interest

Question : 3

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Military Administration of Chola?

1. The Cholas maintained a regular standing army consisting of elephants, cavalry, infantry and navy.
2. The royal troops were called kadagams.
3. Within this there was a personal troop to defend the king known as Velaikkarar.
4. The Cholas paid special attention to their navy.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question : 4

Name the Chola King who conquered the Northern part of Sri Lanka?

a) Parantaka-I

b) Rajendra-I

c) Rajaraja-I

d) Aditya-I

Question : 5

Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India?

a) Ashtadiggaja

b) Parishad

c) Chaturvedimangalam

d) Manigramam

Question : 6

What was the period of Raja Raja Chola?

a) AD 985–1014

b) AD 890–910

c) AD 900–920

d) AD 800–832