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History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu practice questions (Group 4)

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  1. Question 1

    Which second-century Greek document describes a trade agreement made at Muziris?

    1. A. The Peutinger Table
    2. B. The Vienna Papyrus
    3. C. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
    4. D. Natural History
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. The Vienna Papyrus

    The Peutinger Table is a road map of the Roman empire; the Vienna Papyrus, a second-century Greek document, describes a trade agreement at Muziris.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், ஒன்பதாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard IX, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (வரலாறு அலகு 3 தொடக்ககாலத் தமிழ்ச் சமூகமும் பண்பாடும், p. 40 (PDF p. 46))

  2. Question 2

    In which script was the Tamil language first written?

    1. A. Vatteluthu
    2. B. Asokan Brahmi
    3. C. Grantha
    4. D. Tamil Brahmi
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. Tamil Brahmi

    Tamil was first written in the script called 'Tamil Brahmi'.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், ஒன்பதாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard IX, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (வரலாறு அலகு 3 தொடக்ககாலத் தமிழ்ச் சமூகமும் பண்பாடும், p. 35 (PDF p. 41))

  3. Question 3

    What is the study of inscriptions called?

    1. A. Numismatics
    2. B. Epigraphy
    3. C. Archaeology
    4. D. Linguistics
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Epigraphy

    The study of inscriptions is epigraphy; Tamil Brahmi inscriptions are found at more than thirty places in Tamil Nadu.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், ஒன்பதாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard IX, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (வரலாறு அலகு 3 தொடக்ககாலத் தமிழ்ச் சமூகமும் பண்பாடும், p. 36 (PDF p. 42))

  4. Question 4

    What was set up in memory of those who died heroically in battle?

    1. A. Hero stones (nadukal)
    2. B. Urns
    3. C. Touchstones
    4. D. Punch-marked coins
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. Hero stones (nadukal)

    Hero stones were set up for those who died in battle and in cattle raids; the Tolkappiyam describes how they were set up.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், ஒன்பதாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard IX, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (வரலாறு அலகு 3 தொடக்ககாலத் தமிழ்ச் சமூகமும் பண்பாடும், p. 37 (PDF p. 43))

  5. Question 5

    Which is NOT among the four recently identified languages said to be Dravidian?

    1. A. Erukala
    2. B. Thanga
    3. C. Cholika
    4. D. Brahui
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. Brahui

    Erukala, Thanga, Kurumba and Cholika are the four recently identified Dravidian languages; Brahui is a known North Dravidian language.

    Source: தமிழ், ஒன்பதாம் வகுப்பு (Tamil, Standard IX; Samacheer Kalvi) (இயல் 1 உரைநடை உலகம் (திராவிட மொழிக்குடும்பம்), p. 4 (PDF p. 14))

  6. Question 6

    Which is the oldest grammar of Tamil?

    1. A. Nannool
    2. B. Tolkappiyam
    3. C. Veerasoliyam
    4. D. Ilakkana Vilakkam
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Tolkappiyam

    The Tolkappiyam by Tolkappiyar is the oldest Tamil grammar; its first two parts deal with language and the third with the grammar of social life.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், ஒன்பதாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard IX, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (வரலாறு அலகு 3 தொடக்ககாலத் தமிழ்ச் சமூகமும் பண்பாடும், p. 35 (PDF p. 41))

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