14000+ MCQs Ancient History (Sangam Period)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 29/10/2026
1. Religious anthology ‘Kural’ composed in which language?
2. Which of the following dynasty is not mentioned in Sangam Literature?
3. Third Sangam was held at?
4. 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?
5. Consider the following statements.
I. Nedunjeliyan, a Pandyan king, patronised Buddhism.
II. He was also the king of the epic Silappadikaram, authored by Ilango Adigal. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
6. In Sangam literature ‘Tolkapiyyam’ is a text of:
7. ‘Manimekalai’ epic is related to:
8. In which of the following battles, the greatest Pandya ruler Nedunjeliyan defeated combined armies of Cholas and Cheras?
9. Match the following (Five-fold Division of Sangam Land - Tinai).
| List I (Physiographic Division/ Tinai) | List II (Inhabitant/Occupation) |
| A. Kurinji (Hills) | 1. Kuravar (Hunters/Gatherers) |
| B. Palai (Arid Zone/Desert) | 2. Maravar (Warriors/Plunderers) |
| C. Mullai (Pastoral/Forest) | 3. Ayar (Cattle rearers/Shepherds) |
| D. Marutam (Wet/Agricultural Land) | 4. Uzhavar (Farmers/Cultivators) |
| E. Neytal (Coastal Region) | 5. Valayar (Fishermen/Salt Makers) |
10. Consider the following statements.
I. The Cholas defeated Pandyas and Chora rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.
II. The Cholas sent an expedition against Shailendra Empire of South-East Asia and conquered some of the areas. Which of these statements is/are correct?
11. The story of the transformation of a dancing girl into a Buddhist nun is narrated in:
12. Which of the following customs were prevalent in the Sangam period social system?
13. Ginger and cinnamon were produced in large quantities in the Pandya country is mentioned by:
14. Which of the following Chera ruler is known by the name ‘Red Chera’?
15. Who among the following was the author of the Tamil Ramayanam or Ramavataram?
16. Which one of the following document gives evidence of a temple of Augustus at Muziris in South India?
17. The early Tamil poet who makes a reference to the Nandas and Mauryas in his work is:
18. Which one of the following is not a Chola revenue term?
19. The first translator of Mahabharata into Tamil was:
20. Puram in Sangam literature is a:
21. Who were ‘Umanar’ in the Sangam Age?
22. The protracted Civil War between two Chola chieftains Nalankili and Nedunkilli, were mentioned by which poet?
23. 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.
24. The ‘Pattuppattu’ is a collection of poems in the praise of which of the following kings?
25. 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.
26. ‘Paripadal’ mentions a Chera king as a renowned musician. He was:
27. In the context of South India, Cave script means:
28. “In a space in which an elephant could lie, one can produce enough grain to feed seven”. This was stated in Sangam poems for which of the following Kingdom?
29. The Sangams flourished at different places, which of the following places were associated with the three sangams?
30. The most popular God of the Tamil during the Sangam age was:
31. Pratisthana an important trading centre was on the river:
32. Where was the capital of Chera Kingdom?
33. Which of the following were parts of the Chera kingdom?
I. Korkkai II. Musiri III. Puhar IV. Saliyur V. Tondi Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
34. Who is the author of Manimekalai?
35. Which of the following is called ‘The Bible of Tamil land’?
36. Which of the following Tamil text has been called ‘Laghuveda’?
37. Which of the following was not a ruling dynasty of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age?
38. In the Battle of Venni, whom did the Chola king, Karikala defeat?
39. Which of the following is/are not the epic/s of Sangam period?
I. Silappadikaram II. Manimekalai III. Amuktamalyada IV. Valayapathi V. Civaka Cintamani
40. Which one of the following ports was known as Poduke to the author of the ‘Periplus of the Erythraean Sea’?
42. Which of the following characterised the Tamil society of Sangam Age?
I. Complex caste system. II. Prohibition of intermarriage between the kings and the velalas. III. Vegetarianism among the Brahmins. IV. Gradual Aryanisation. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
43. 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) |
44. How many sangam took place?
45. According to Sangam texts, the terms Kon, Ko and Mannan were attributed to which of the following?
46. 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.
47. Which of the following source/s gives information about the early Cholas?
48. Which river is praised in the fifth century Tamil epic, Silappadikaram?
49. The epic, ‘Silappadikaram’ refers to:
50. 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.
