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Ancient Cities of Tamilagam Online Test 6th Social Science Lesson 4 Questions in English

6th History Questions Part 4

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Question 1

The town where the Characters Kovalan and Kannaki lived was?

A
Poompuhar
B
Poompuhar
C
Madurai
D
Madurai
E
Kanchi
F
Kanchi
G
Vanji
H
Vanji
Question 1 Explanation: 
Explanation: Poompuhar is the place where well known characters Kovalan and kannaki lived.
Question 2

Which port emerged in wake of maritime trade?

A
Poompuhar
B
Thanjavur
C
Thoothukudi
D
Vanji
Question 2 Explanation: 
Explanation: Poompuhar port is a historic port which emerged as a result of maritime trade.
Question 3

Poompuhar is a Coastal town which is Located near Present day

A
Madurai
B
Kancheepuram
C
Kanyakumari
D
Mayiladuthurai
Question 3 Explanation: 
Explanation: It is a coastal town near the present-day Mayiladuthurai and is located where the river Cauvery drains into the sea.
Question 4

Which Of these epics have references to Poompuhar?

A
Manimegalai
B
Silapathikaram
C
Sinthamani
D
Both A and B.
Question 4 Explanation: 
Explanation: Pattinappaalai and Tamil epics, Silappathikaram and Manimegalai, have references to the brisk sea-borne trade that took place in the port city, Puhar.
Question 5

Poompuhar is also known to be

A
Kaveripoompattinam
B
Poompuharam
C
Poondi
D
Pattinam
Question 5 Explanation: 
Explanation: Poompuhar was also known by names such as Puhar and Kaveripoompattinam.
Question 6

Poompuhar served as a port for which kingdom?

A
Early cholas
B
Pallavas
C
Early Pandyas
D
Chera
Question 6 Explanation: 
Explanation: It served as the port of the early Chola kingdom.
Question 7

The author of Pattinappaalai, Kadiyalur Uruttirangannanar, belonged to

A
2nd Century BC
B
1st century BC
C
8th century BC
D
1st century AD
Question 7 Explanation: 
Explanation: The author of Pattinappaalai, Kadiyalur Uruttirangannanar, belonged to 2nd century BC.
Question 8

Which city has been said as “Sangam Valartha Nagaram”?

A
Thoothukudi
B
Tanjore
C
Madurai
D
Kanchi
Question 8 Explanation: 
Explanation: Madurai has been one of the oldest cities in India. Its antiquity can be understood from the sobriquet “Sangam Valartha Nagaram” it has earned.
Question 9

A Mint of Which coins are Present in Madurai?

A
Greek
B
Roman
C
Latin
D
French
Question 9 Explanation: 
Explanation: A mint of Roman coins was present at Madurai. The coins of other countries were also minted at Madurai, which is a proof for the glory of Madurai.
Question 10

Where were the Jains Studied in Kanchi?

A
Jainapalli
B
Viharas
C
Sasthras
D
Gurukulam
Question 10 Explanation: 
Explanation: Jains studied in Jainapalli, and Buddhists studied in Viharas.
Question 11

Where were the Buddhists Studied in Kanchi?

A
Jainapalli
B
Viharas
C
Sasthras
D
Gurukulam
Question 11 Explanation: 
Explanation: Jains studied in Jainapalli, and Buddhists studied in Viharas.
Question 12

Chandragupta’s minister, made a mention of Madurai in his book

A
Sasthraveda
B
Arthasasthra
C
Megaviduthoothu
D
Maurya nama
Question 12 Explanation: 
Explanation: Chandragupta’s minister, makes a mention of Madurai in his book, Arthasasthra.
Question 13

Which Chinese traveler visited Kanchi ‘Kadigai’ to pursue his further studies?

A
Fahien
B
Hieun Tsang
C
Megasthenes
D
None of above
Question 13 Explanation: 
Explanation: Hieun Tsang Visited Kanchi to Continue his Further studies from Nalanda university.
Question 14

Who said “Kanchi is the best of the towns”?

A
Kalidasa
B
Hieun Tsang
C
Thirunavukarassar
D
Megasthenes.
Question 14 Explanation: 
Explanation: Poet Kalidasa says, “Kanchi is the best of the towns”.
Question 15

“Kalviyil Karaiillatha Kanchi”. who said these words?

A
Sambanthar
B
Thirunavukarassar
C
Sekilar
D
Kalidasa
Question 15 Explanation: 
Explanation: Tamil poet saint Thirunavukarasar praises Kanchi as “Kalviyil Karaiillatha Kanchi”.
Question 16

Who built the Kailasanathar Temple?

A
Rajasimha
B
Narasimhavarama
C
Mamallan
D
Koon Pandiyan
Question 16 Explanation: 
Explanation: The famous temple of great architectural beauty, Kailasanathar temple, was built by later Pallava king Rajasimha at Kanchi.
Question 17

Consider the Following.

 
  1. Poompuhar was an Educational centre.
  2. Madurai was a trading town.
  3. Kanchi was a Port.
A
All are true.
B
Only 2 is True
C
Only 1 and 2 is true.
D
Only 3 is true.
Question 17 Explanation: 
Explanation: Poompuhar was a port. Madurai was a trading town. Kanchi was an educational centre.
Question 18
Match the Following.
  1. Pandya Nadu   - A] sorudaithu (rice in abundance).
  2. Thondai Nadu - B] muthudaithu (pearls in abundance).
  3. Chera Nadu     - C] vezhamudaithu (elephants in abundance).
  4. Chozha Nadu   - D] Saandrorudaithu (scholars in abundance)
A
ABCD
B
BDCA
C
ACBD
D
BADC
Question 18 Explanation: 
Explanation: Chola Nadu - sorudaithu (rice in abundance). Pandya Nadu - muthudaithu (pearls in abundance). Chera Nadu - vezhamudaithu (elephants in abundance). Thondai Nadu - Saandrorudaithu (scholars in abundance)
Question 19

The present day Karur Comes under which region?

A
Chozha Nadu
B
Chera Nadu
C
Thondai nadu
D
Pandya nadu.
Question 19 Explanation: 
Explanation: Chera Nadu - Comprised Malayalam-speaking regions and Tamil districts of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Karur, Kanniyakumari and Some parts of present Kerala. Chola Nadu - Present-day Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagai, Trichy and Pudukkottai districts. Pandya Nadu - Erstwhile composite Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai Thuthukkudi and Tirunelveli. Thondai Nadu - Present-day Kancheepuram, Dharmapuri, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore and northern parts of Villupuram districts.
Question 20

The Present Day Trichy and Pudukottai comes under which region?

A
Chera Nadu
B
Chozha Nadu
C
Pandya Nadu
D
Thondai Nadu.
Question 20 Explanation: 
Explanation: Chera Nadu - Comprised Malayalam-speaking regions and Tamil districts of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Karur, Kanniyakumari and Some parts of present Kerala.
Question 21

Which of these kings was not the rulers of Madurai?

A
Pandya's
B
Kalabra's
C
Chera's
D
Chola's
Question 21 Explanation: 
Madurai is the oldest city in India. It was ruled by Pandya's, Chola's and Kalabra's.
Question 22

Which of these places are not included in the Pandya Nadu?

A
Ramnad
B
Thoothukudi
C
Pudukottai
D
Tirunelveli
Question 22 Explanation: 
Pandya nadu includes Madurai, Ramnad, Sivagangai, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli.
Question 23

Which of these Tamil word refers to the sea traders of ancient Tamil nadu?

A
Maanaigan
B
Vadamalai
C
Maasathuvan
D
Ahil
Question 23 Explanation: 
The lead female character of silapathigaram Kannagi father is a Maanaigan. Sea traders are known as Maanaigan.
Question 24

From which part of Madurai the ancient King Solomon of Israel imported pearls?

A
Ramnad
B
Kadigai
C
Uvari
D
Thondi
Question 24 Explanation: 
King Solomon of ancient Israel imported pearls from Uvari near the Pandyan port, Korkai.
Question 25

What was imported from the Western Ghats to the Poompuhar market?

A
Pearls
B
Ahil
C
Sandal
D
Corals
Question 25 Explanation: 
Sandal from Western Ghats, pearls from southern sea, corals from eastern sea and food items from Eelam were imported to Poompuhar market.
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  1. question number 4 .
    Which Of these epics have references to Poompuhar?
    whats the answer ? i chose Manimegalai and silapathikaram . but after submitting it says manimegalai only the right answer.
    please help.

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