Sangam Age Literature And Society
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EXAMIVERSE
Exam-Oriented Q&A
Q1: What are the two main thematic categories of Sangam poetry?
Answer: Akam (love/interior) and Puram (war/public life).
Q2: Name one anthology and one didactic text from the Third Sangam.
Answer: Ettuttokai (anthology) and Pathinenkilkaṇakku (didactic texts).
Q3: Which grammatical work survives from the Second Sangam?
Answer: Tolkāppiyam.
Q4: How did Sangam guilds influence the economy?
Answer: They regulated trade, crafts, and maritime commerce, ensuring quality and fair practices.
Q5: Which kingdoms patronized Sangam literature?
Answer: The Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas.