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Which of the following was the characteristic feature of the religion of the ancient Tamils?

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  1. Worship of Nature

  2. Worship of Mother Goddess

  3. Worship of Murugan

  4. Worship of Sun

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Correct Option: C

Different types of _______ tools have been discovered from megalithic monuments. They include sword, spear, knife, hook, lamp, nail and so on. Hence, this period is known as _______ in the South Indian History.

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  1. gold, golden age

  2. silver, silver age

  3. copper, bronze age

  4. iron, iron age

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The megalithic monuments, ancient Tamil songs, coins, travelogues, and a few Tamil inscriptions are the major sources of information on the history of ancient tamilakam. Different types of iron tools have been discovered from these megalithic monuments. They include a sword, spear, knife, hook, lamp, nail and so on.

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given.
Pit-houses were made in ___________.

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  1. Burzahom

  2. Mehrgarh

  3. Kalibanga

  4. Hallur

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

a pit-house is frequently called a sunken featured building and occasionally (grub-)hut or grubhouse, after the German name Grubenhaus. They are found in Burzahom in Kashmir valley.

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given.
VeUalar was the term used for________________.

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  1. Large landowners

  2. Small farmers

  3. Common people

  4. Slaves

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In ancient southern India the Veualar was the term used for Large landowners.

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given.
Gram bhojaka was a powerful man. He also worked as a ____________.

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  1. Judge

  2. Policemen

  3. Councillor

  4. Both (a) and (b)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The gramabhojaka had the authority to collect taxes from other farmers. He also served the function of a judge and sometimes, that of a policeman. He was the biggest landowner in the village and exercised many powers. Hence, he was very powerful in the village.

State whether the sentence is true(T) or false(F).
Most of the grihpatis were large landowners.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Independent farmers were called Grihpatis.

Thoppikkallu, Kudakkallu, Sacrophagus, Menhir are examples of ____________.

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  1. Monoliths

  2. Microliths

  3. Megaliths

  4. Mesoliths

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. In prehistoric art, it was often a undressed stone used in the construction of various types of Neolithic, Chalcolithic or Bronze Age monuments, during the period 4500-1000 BCE. Some of the examples of megaliths are Thoppikkallu, Kudakkallu, Sacrophagus, Menhir.

What was urn burial or nannangadi during Sangam Age?

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  1. Practice of martial art

  2. Practice of giving food to the poor

  3. Practice of burying the remains of the deceased by placing them it in big urn.

  4. Marriage ceremonies

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The muthumakkathazhi or nannangadi is a megalithic burial monument in which the corpse is buried in a big urn. The word muthumakkathazhi is derived from muthumakkal (predecessors in local parlance) and thazhi (big urn). Some claim that the pot was named so as it was used to bury the corpses of prominent persons like village chieftains.

During Sangam age, in order to increase the cattle wealth, the practice of seizing cattle prevailed. This practice was known as __________.

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  1. Mullai

  2. Vetchi

  3. Palai

  4. Kurinchi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

During the Sangam Age, cattle-raiding posed an interesting and challenging topic. Cattle-raiding was also known as Vetchi. The protection of cattle by bringing them from enemies came under the category of cattle seizure. This practice was adopted to increase the cattle wealth. This practice was known by the name Vetchi.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

State whether the sentence is true(T) or false(F).
Extremely fine pottery was found in the southern part of the sub-continent.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pottery in the Indian subcontinent has an ancient history and is one of the most tangible and iconic elements of Indian art. Evidence of pottery has been found in the early settlements of lahuradewa and later the indus vallery civilization.

today cultural art that is still practiced extensively in Indian subcontinent. Until recent times all Indian pottery has been earthen including terracotta.