14000+ MCQs Ancient History (Sangam Period)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 30/04/2026
1. Who among the following are known for their Telugu translation of the Mahabharata?
I. Kamban II. Kuttan III. Nannayya IV. Tikkana Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
2. Which of the following term was used for Supreme Court in the Sangam Age?
3. The epic, ‘Silappadikaram’ refers to:
4. ‘Manimekalai’ epic is related to:
5. The first translator of Mahabharata into Tamil was:
6. Which one of the following document gives evidence of a temple of Augustus at Muziris in South India?
7. The author of the Silappadikaram was:
8. According to Sangam texts, the terms Kon, Ko and Mannan were attributed to which of the following?
9. Consider the following statements with reference to early Chola.
I. The culture of early Chola is an amalgam of Dravidian and Aryan. II. The stories of Mahabharata and Ramayana were well known to early Chola people. III. There is evidence that, there were trade relations between Early Chola and Roman empire. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
10. Which of the following source/s gives information about the early Cholas?
11. The word ‘Sangam’ is associated in Tamil history with:
12. Which of the following were the patrons of Sangam, and assembly of Tamil poets?
13. Where was the capital of Chera Kingdom?
14. The most popular God of the Tamil during the Sangam age was:
15. In which of the following battles, the greatest Pandya ruler Nedunjeliyan defeated combined armies of Cholas and Cheras?
16. Who is the earliest known ‘Chera’ king?
17. In the context of South India, Cave script means:
19. Consider the following statements.
I. Senguttuvan, the son of Imayavaramban was the contemporary of Yajna Sri Satkarni.
II. The Silappadikaram gives a detailed account of the exploits of Senguttuvan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
20. Consider the following statements.
I. The largest source of revenue during Sangam period was land tax called ‘Karai’.
II. The kingdom was divided into Mandalam, Nadu, Ur, Sirur and Perur. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
21. Who were ‘Umanar’ in the Sangam Age?
22. The Roman settlement has been found in:
23. Assertion (A) Many Roman gold and silver coins belonging to the first and second countries have been discovered in South India. Reason (R) Some parts of South India were under Roman occupation during this period.
24. Which of the following is/are not the epic/s of Sangam period?
I. Silappadikaram II. Manimekalai III. Amuktamalyada IV. Valayapathi V. Civaka Cintamani
25. How many sangam took place?
26. Which of the following poets of the Sangam age has referred to a Mauryan expedition against a Tamil chieftain?
27. Ginger and cinnamon were produced in large quantities in the Pandya country is mentioned by:
28. The ‘Pattuppattu’ is a collection of poems in the praise of which of the following kings?
29. Who is the author of Manimekalai?
30. Consider the following statements.
I. In the Sangam age, the exchange was based on a kind of barter system.
II. There were certain fixed points of exchange called ‘avanam’. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
31. Which of the following were epics in the early Tamil Literature?
32. Match List I (Sangam Official/Class) with List II (Function/Designation) and select the correct answer.
| List I (Official/Class) | List II (Function/Designation) |
| A. Amaichhar | 1. Purohits (Priests) |
| B. Anthanar | 2. Ministers |
| C. Senaptiyar | 3. Spies |
| D. Orar | 4. Senapati (Military Commander) |
33. Which one of the following objects of Roman manufacture has been most abundantly found in India?
34. The protracted Civil War between two Chola chieftains Nalankili and Nedunkilli, were mentioned by which poet?
35. From the excavations of which ancient site, information has been gathered regarding brisk trade relations between India and Rome, during the early centuries of Christian era.
36. Where was the capital of Sangam period Chola located?
37. ‘Paripadal’ mentions a Chera king as a renowned musician. He was:
38. In Sangam literature ‘Tolkapiyyam’ is a text of:
39. Where was the capital of Pandya Dynasty?
40. ‘Tirukural’ forms part of:
41. Assertion (A) Sangam texts are different from the Vedic texts particulary from Rigvedic texts. Reason (R) They do not constitute religious literature and they are secular in nature.
42. The Sangams flourished at different places, which of the following places were associated with the three sangams?
43. In the Battle of Venni, whom did the Chola king, Karikala defeat?
44. Match item of List I (Sangam Text) with those of List II (Subject/Content) and select your correct answer from the code given below in the lists.
| List I (Sangam Text) | List II (Subject/Content) |
| A. Thirukkural | 1. Love Story (Later life) |
| B. Tolkappiyam | 2. Philosophy/Ethics |
| C. Silappadikaram | 3. Merchant Story (Anklet) |
| D. Manimekalai | 4. Grammar |
45. Match the following (Ancient Port) with their Location.
| List I (Port) | List II (Location) |
| A. Barygaza | 1. Malabar Coast (South-West Coast) |
| B. Muziris | 2. Present Day Mumbai Coast |
| C. Sopara | 3. The Eastern Coast of India |
| D. Suvarnabhumi | 4. At the North of the Narmada River (Gulf of Khambhat) |
46. Pratisthana an important trading centre was on the river:
47. The early Tamil poet who makes a reference to the Nandas and Mauryas in his work is:
48. Which of the following Tamil text has been called ‘Laghuveda’?
49. The term ‘Yavanpriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit text denoted:
50. Which of the following customs were prevalent in the Sangam period social system?
