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The Tamil Language and Culture Quiz

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Which countries have significant Tamil-speaking populations?

  • Malaysia, United States, Canada (correct)
  • India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
  • Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom
  • China, Brazil, Russia
  • Where is Tamil an official language?

  • Tamil Nadu, India (correct)
  • Punjab, Pakistan
  • Kerala, India
  • Karnataka, India
  • What did A. K. Ramanujan say about Tamil?

  • It is a language with no historical significance
  • It is a newly developed language in contemporary India
  • It is the only language of contemporary India recognizably continuous with a classical past (correct)
  • It is a language with no classical roots
  • When was the earliest period of Tamil literature, Sangam literature, dated from?

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

    How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented?

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

    Study Notes

    Tamil Language and Literature

    • Tamil-speaking populations can be found in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Africa.
    • Tamil is an official language in India, Sri Lanka, and Singapore.

    Tamil Literature

    • A. K. Ramanujan, a renowned scholar, made significant contributions to the study of Tamil literature.
    • The earliest period of Tamil literature, known as Sangam literature, dates back to 300 BCE to 300 CE.
    • Recorded Tamil literature has a documented history of over 2,000 years.

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    Test your knowledge of the Tamil language and its cultural significance with this quiz. From its origins to its current status as an official language in various regions, explore the rich heritage of Tamil through a series of engaging questions.

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