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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?

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?

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?

<p>Comparison of standard forms of Sumerian literature and present form of Tamil</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate age of the Sangam literature?

<p>5th century BCE to 3rd century CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.