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Tamil Language and Culture Quiz

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Where is Tamil an official language?

Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Puducherry (correct)

Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and United States

Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and Australia

Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

Which countries have significant Tamil-speaking minorities?

Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada

Malaysia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada (correct)

Myanmar, South Africa, United States, Australia

Malaysia, Myanmar, United Kingdom, Canada

What did A. K. Ramanujan say about Tamil?

It is the most recently developed classical language

It is the most widely spoken language in South Asia

It is the only language of contemporary India which is recognizably continuous with a classical past (correct)

It is the oldest language in the world

How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented?

<p>Over 2000 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the earliest period of Tamil literature dated from?

<p>c. 300 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Tamil Language and Literature

Tamil is an official language in Sri Lanka and Singapore.

Tamil-Speaking Minorities

Significant Tamil-speaking minorities can be found in Malaysia, Mauritius, Fiji, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and South Africa.

A. K. Ramanujan on Tamil

A. K. Ramanujan, an Indian poet and scholar, regarded Tamil as "the only language of the [Indian] subcontinent which is not a member of the Indo-Aryan language family".

Recorded Tamil Literature

Recorded Tamil literature has been documented for over 2,000 years.

Early Period of Tamil Literature

The earliest period of Tamil literature is dated from around the 5th century BCE to the 1st century CE, also known as the Sangam period.

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Test your knowledge of the Tamil language and its cultural significance with this quiz. Explore vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects while gaining insights into the rich history and heritage of Tamil-speaking regions.