Ancient Tamizhagam And Cities 6th Social Science Lesson 4 Questions in English
11) Where were the Buddhists Studied in Kanchi?
a) Jainapalli
b) Viharas
c) Sasthras
d) Gurukulam
Explanation: Jains studied in Jainapalli, and Buddhists studied in Viharas.
12) Chandragupta’s minister, made a mention of Madurai in his book
a) Sasthraveda
b) Arthasasthra
c) Megaviduthoothu
d) Maurya nama
Explanation: Chandragupta’s minister, makes a mention of Madurai in his book, Arthasasthra.
13) Which Chinese traveler visited Kanchi ‘Kadigai’ to pursue his further studies?
a) Fahien
b) Hieun Tsang
c) Megasthenes
d) None of above
Explanation: Hieun Tsang Visited Kanchi to Continue his Further studies from Nalanda university.
14) Who said “Kanchi is the best of the towns”?
a) Kalidasa
b) Hieun Tsang
c) Thirunavukarassar
d) Megasthenes.
Explanation: Poet Kalidasa says, “Kanchi is the best of the towns”.
15) “Kalviyil Karaiillatha Kanchi”. who said these words?
a) Sambanthar
b) Thirunavukarassar
c) Sekilar
d) Kalidasa
Explanation: Tamil poet saint Thirunavukarasar praises Kanchi as “Kalviyil Karaiillatha Kanchi”.
16) Who built the Kailasanathar Temple?
a) Rajasimha
b) Narasimhavarama
c) Mamallan
d) Koon Pandiyan
Explanation: The famous temple of great architectural beauty, Kailasanathar temple, was built by later Pallava king Rajasimha at Kanchi.
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.
Explanation: Poompuhar was a port. Madurai was a trading town. Kanchi was an educational centre.
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
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)
19) The present day Karur Comes under which region?
a) Chozha Nadu
b) Chera Nadu
c) Thondai nadu
d) Pandya nadu.
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.
20) The Present Day Trichy and Pudukottai comes under which region?
a) Chera Nadu
b) Chozha Nadu
c) Pandya Nadu
d) Thondai Nadu
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.