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What is the foremost source of ancient Tamil history?
What is the foremost source of ancient Tamil history?
- Roman literature
- Epigraphic sources
- Sangam literature (correct)
- Greek literature
What do the poems in Sangam literature primarily contain?
What do the poems in Sangam literature primarily contain?
- Vivid descriptions of life and society in Tamilakam (correct)
- Historical chronicles of wars
- Religious scriptures
- Philosophical discourses
What do Greek and Roman literature provide details about?
What do Greek and Roman literature provide details about?
- Agricultural practices in Tamilakam
- Religious ceremonies in Tamilakam
- Political conflicts in Tamilakam
- Maritime trade between Tamilakam and the Roman empire (correct)
What evidence supports the ancient form of Tamil dating back to early Sumerian period?
What evidence supports the ancient form of Tamil dating back to early Sumerian period?
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What is the approximate age of the Sangam literature?
What is the approximate age of the Sangam literature?
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Sources of Ancient Tamil History
- The foremost source of ancient Tamil history is Sangam literature.
Sangam Literature
- The poems in Sangam literature primarily contain descriptions of people, their social life, and the rulers of the time.
Greek and Roman Literature
- Greek and Roman literature provide details about the Tamil country, its people, and their trade with the Romans.
Ancient Tamil Language
- Evidence from the Indus Valley Civilization supports the ancient form of Tamil dating back to the early Sumerian period, around 3000 BCE.
Age of Sangam Literature
- The approximate age of the Sangam literature is 2000 years, with the oldest poems dating back to 500 BCE.
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Test your knowledge of ancient Tamil history with this quiz! Explore the literary, archaeological, epigraphic, and numismatic sources of the Sangam period, and discover the vibrant society and life in Tamilakam.
