Tamil History and Culture Quiz

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What is the percentage of Tamils in the population of India?

7.2%
3.5%
5.9% (correct)
10%

Where are the Tamils concentrated in Sri Lanka?

In the northern region
In the central region
Excluding Eelam Moors (correct)
In the eastern region

What is the significance of the Tamil language?

Primarily a spoken language
Derived from Sanskrit
One of the world's longest-surviving classical languages (correct)
Introduced in the 18th century

Where do the Tamils trace their ancestry mainly to?

<p>India's southern state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are people considered if they speak Tamil and are born in Tamil clans?

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Study Notes

Tamil Population and Distribution

Tamils make up approximately 60-70 million people in India, which is around 5-6% of the total Indian population.
In Sri Lanka, Tamils are concentrated in the Northern and Eastern provinces, which are often referred to as the Tamil-majority regions.

Tamil Language and Identity

The Tamil language is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is considered a classical language, with a rich literary and cultural heritage.
Tamils trace their ancestry mainly to the ancient Tamil kingdoms of southern India, particularly the Chola, Chera, and Pandya dynasties.
People who speak Tamil and are born in Tamil clans are considered Tamils, implying a shared cultural and linguistic identity.

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Test your knowledge about the history, culture, and language of the Tamil people with this quiz. Learn about the Dravidian ethnolinguistic group and their contributions to the world.