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6Th History Questions Part 4 – [New Book] 6th History Questions Prepared By www.winmeen.com 6th History Questions Part 4 – [New Book] Ancient Tamizhagam And Cities 1) The town where the Characters Kovalan and Kannaki lived is a) Poompuhar b) Madurai c) Kanchi d) Vanji Explanation: Poompuhar is the place where well known characters Kovalan and kannaki lived. 2) Which port emerged in wake of maritime trade? a) Poompuhar b) Thanjavur c) Thoothukudi d) Vanji Explanation: Poompuhar port is a historic port which emerged as a result of maritime trade. 3) Poompuhar is a Coastal town which is Located near Present day a) Madurai b) Kancheepuram c) Kanyakumari d) Mayiladuthurai Explanation: It is a coastal town near the present-day Mayiladuthurai and is located where the river Cauvery drains into the sea. 4) Which Of these epics have references to Poompuhar? a) Manimegalai b) Silapathikaram c) Sinthamani d) Both A and B. Explanation: Pattinappaalai and Tamil epics, Silappathikaram and Manimegalai, have references to the brisk sea-borne trade that took place in the port city, Puhar. 5) Poompuhar is also known to be a) Kaveripoompattinam b) Poompuharam c) Poondi d) Pattinam Learning Leads To Ruling Page 1 of 5 6th History Questions Prepared By www.winmeen.com Explanation: Poompuhar was also known by names such as Puhar and Kaveripoompattinam. 6) Poompuhar served as a port for which kingdom? a) Early cholas b) Pallavas c) Early Pandyas d) Chera Explanation: It served as the port of the early Chola kingdom. 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 Explanation: The author of Pattinappaalai, Kadiyalur Uruttirangannanar, belonged to 2nd century BC. 8) Which city has been said as “Sangam Valartha Nagaram”? a) Thoothukudi b) Tanjore c) Madurai d) Kanchi 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. 9) A Mint of Which coins are Present in Madurai? a) Greek b) Roman c) Latin d) French 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. 10) Where were the Jains Studied in Kanchi? a) Jainapalli b) Viharas c) Sasthras d) Gurukulam Explanation: Jains studied in Jainapalli, and Buddhists studied in Viharas. 11) Where were the Buddhists Studied in Kanchi? Learning Leads To Ruling Page 2 of 5 6th History Questions Prepared By www.winmeen.com 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 Learning Leads To Ruling Page 3 of 5 6th History Questions Prepared By www.winmeen.com 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. Learning Leads To Ruling Page 4 of 5 6th History Questions Prepared By www.winmeen.com 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. Learning Leads To Ruling Page 5 of 5 .
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