south india sangam period quiz set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Meenakshi Mandir is located at

a) Sri Rangam

b) Pudukottai

c) Madurai

d) Thanjavur

Question : 2

Which of the following statements are correct with regarding socio-economic life of Chola?

1. Jainism flourished during the Chola period.
2. The temples remained centres of economic activity during Chola period.
3. The weaving industry, particularly the silk-weaving at Kanchi flourished.
4. Arabian horses were imported in large numbers to strengthen the cavalry.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question : 3

Which of the following wasthe wonderful discovery made by HippalusinA.D. 45, leading to increasing of trade with Rome?

a) Propelling of ship with mechanical aid

b) The existence of the monsoon winds, blowing across the Indian Ocean

c) A shorter route for Rome to the eastern coast of India

d) Fitting of sails to the ships

Question : 4

How did Raja Raja I and Rajendra I celebrate their victory and its commemoration?

a) By issuing currency

b) By writing inscriptions

c) By constructing pillars

d) By building temples

Question : 5

Which of the following does not testify to the impact of Aryan culture on the Sangam Age?

a) The anxiety to connect the local dynasties with the events of Mahabharata

b) The worship of the forest tree and animal deities

c) The concept of marriage as a sacrament attended with rituals

d) Incorporation of Sanskrit ideasinto Sangam literature

Question : 6

Sangam literature formed a very important source for the reconstruction of the history of South India. It was written in

a) Kannada

b) Telugu

c) Malayalam

d) Tamil