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

Question : 1

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 : 2

What was the importance of Siraf on the Persian Gulf in Chola trade with Persia and Arabia?

a) It had the maximum demand for Indian goods.

b) It was the first halt for ships going to Persia and Arabia.

c) It was a great producer of black pepper.

d) It was a meeting point of the sailors and merchants of the entire Indian ocean.

Question : 3

Which of the following works provides a beautiful account of Madurai during the Sangam Age?

a) Silappadikaram

b) Kural or Tirukural

c) Pattupattu

d) Manimekalai

Question : 4

Small village Assemblies during the Sangam Age were known as:

a) Ambalam

b) Avai

c) Podiyil

d) Manaram

Question : 5

Who devastated Chola dynasty eventually?

a) Muhammad Gauri

b) Bakhtiyar Khalji

c) Mahmud Ghaznavi

d) Malik Kafur

Question : 6

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

a) Parantaka-I

b) Rajendra-I

c) Rajaraja-I

d) Aditya-I