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Tamil Nadu Board 9th Standard Social Science - History Unit 3: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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• 1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following 
• 2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly 
• 3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

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Topic: Unit 3. EARLY TAMIL SOCIETY AND CULTURE

I. Choose the correct Answer

Question 1.
The name of the script used in the Sangam Age.
(a) English
(b) Devanagari
(c) Tamil-Brahmi
(d) Granta
Answer Key:
(c) Tamil-Brahmi

Question 2.
The Sri Lankan chronicle composed in the Pali language mentioning about merchants and horse traders from Tamil Nadu
(a) Deepa vamsa
(b) Arthasastra
(c) Mahavamsa
(d) Indica
Answer Key:
(c) Mahavamsa
 
Question 3.
The notable Chola king credited with bringing forest lands under the plough and developing irrigational facilities
(a) Karikalan
(b) Rajarajan I
(c) Kulothungan
(d) Rajendran I
Answer Key:
(a) Karikalan

Question 4.
The inscription that mentions the Cheras
(a) Pugalur
(b) Gimar
(c) Pulimankombai
(d) Madurai
Answer Key:
(a) Pugalur

Question 5.
The famous Venetian traveller who described Kayal as a great and noble city
(a) Vasco da gama
(b) Alberuni
(c) Marco Polo
(d) Megasthenes
Answer Key:
(c) Marco Polo

Question 6.
(i) Coins as a medium of exchange were introduced for the first time in the Sangam Age.
(ii) Prakrit was the language used by the common people in Northern India during the Mauryan period.
(iii) Vienna Papyrus, a Roman document, mentions trade related to Muziri.
(iv) The concept of Thinai is presented in the Tamil grammar work of Pathupaattu.
(a) (i) is correct
(b) (ii) is correct
(c) (i) and (ii) is correct
(d) (iii) and (iv) is correct
Answer Key:
(c) (i) and (ii) is correct

Question 7.
(i) Pathitrupathu speaks about the Pandya kings and their territory.
(ii) The Akanaanuru describes the trading activities at Kaveripoompattinum.
(iii) The Chola Emblem was the tiger and they issued square copper coins with images of a tiger.
(iv) Neythal is a sandy desert region.
(a) (i) is correct
(b) (ii) and (iii) is correct
(c) (iii) is correct
(d) (iv) is correct
Answer Key:
(c) (iii) is correct

II. Fill in the blanks

1. _______ are document scripted on stones, copper plates, coins, and rings
2. ______ refers to systematically digging a site to recovery material evidence for exploring societies       of  the past
3. ______ the classic work of economy and statecraft authored by Kautilya during the Mauryan period
4. ________ is a poetic theme which means a class or category and refers to habitat or eco-zone with        specific physiographical characteristics.
5. ______ referred to the Westerners, including the Greeks, Romans, and West Asian people.

Answer Key:

1.    Inscriptions
2.    Archaeological Excavation
3.    Arthasastra
4.    Thanai
5.    Yavanar

III. Find out the correct statement 

Question 1.
(a) Evidence of iron smelting has been found in Kodumanal and Guttur.
(b) Periplus of Erythren Sea mentions the pepper trade with India.
(c) Punch marked coins are the earliest coins used in India mostly made of gold.
(d) The Sangam Age has its roots in the Bronze Age.

Answer Key:

(a) Correct
(b) Wrong. Pliny mentions the pepper trade with India.
(c) Wrong. Punch marked coins are the earliest coins used in India mostly made of Silver.
(d) Wrong. The Sangam Age has its roots in the Iron Age
 
Question 2.
(a) The Cheras ruled over the Kaveri delta and their capital was Uraiyur.
(b) The Maangulam Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions mention the King Karikalan.
(c) The terms Vanikan and Nigama appear in Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions were different types of merchants.
(d) Salt merchants were called Vanikars and they travelled in bullock carts along with their family.

Answer Key:

(a) Wrong. The Cholas ruled over the Kaveri delta and their capital was Uraiyur.
(b) Wrong. The Maangulam Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions mention King Nedunchezhian.
(c) Correct. The term Vanikan denotes a trader, Nigama means a Guild. There were different types of merchants.
(d) Wrong. Salt merchants were called Umanars and they traveling in bullock carts along with their family.

IV. Match the following  

1. Epigraphy       –    (i) a narrative text presenting the important historical events
2. Chronicle        –    (ii) a Sangam Age port
3. Pastoralism     –    (iii) an ornament made in a precious stone.
4. Cameo            –    (iv) the study of inscriptions
5. Arikkamedu   –     (v) nomadic people earning a livelihood by rearing cattle.

Answer Key:

1. Epigraphy      –   (iv) the study of inscriptions
2. Chronicle       –   (i) a narrative text presenting the important historical events
3. Pastoralism    –   (v) nomadic people earning a livelihood by rearing cattle.
4. Cameo           –   (iii) an ornament made in a precious stone.
5. Arikkamedu  –   (ii) a Sangam Age port

V. Answer the following briefly

1. Archaeological sites provide evidence of past history - Discuss.

• Archaeological excavations at the early historic sites are the source of evidence of the activities of the sangam age.
• By the evidence we came to know how the people were living in those days.

 

2. How important are coins as a source of evidence for the study of sangam age?

• The coins of the Cheras, the Cholas and the Pandyas and the Roman coins are another important source of evidence from the sangam age.
• These coins help us to know about the ancient trade, kings and foreign currency.

 

3. Agriculture was one of the main sources of subsistence in sangam age. Give reasons.

• Agriculture was the main factor to fulfill the basic needs of our life.
• Both wet and dry land farming were practiced.

 

4. Overseas interactions brought glory to ancient Tamilagam. Give example in support.

• The arrival of Roman ships to the Tamilnadu seashore were known by the Roman coins found there.
• Spices including pepper, ivory, and precious stones were exported.
• Gold, silver and copper were imported.

VI. Answer all the questions given under each caption

1. To what extent do you think the political powers of Tamilagam influenced Sangam Age Polity?

• Among the political powers of the Sangam Age the Cheras, the Cholas and the Pandyas occupied pre-eminent positions.
• They controlled towns, ports and trade.

The Cheras:

• Region - Present day Kerala and Western parts of Tamilnadu.
• Capital - Vanci. Port - Muciri and Thondi.
• Symbol - Bow and arrow.

The Cholas:

• Region - Kavery delta and Northern parts of Tamilnadu.
• Capital - Uraiyur. Port - Kaveripoompattinam.
• Symbol - The tiger.

The Pandyas:

• Region - Southern parts of Tamilnadu.
• Capital - Madurai. Port - Korkai.
• Symbol - The fish.

 

2. Indicate how the industries and crafts of the Sangam Age contribute to their economy.

• Craft production and craft specialization were important aspects of urbanization.
• Iron manufacturing was an important artisanal activity.
• Gold ornaments, stone ornaments and glass materials improved their trade.
• The economy was mixed as elaborated in the Thinai concept.