Sangam Period Flashcards
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What is Sangam literature?
Sangam literature refers to the body of classical Tamil literature created during the Sangam period in ancient Tamil Nadu.
When did the Sangam period occur?
The Sangam period is believed to have occurred between 300 BCE and 300 CE.
How many Sangams were there?
There were three Sangams: the First Sangam, the Second Sangam, and the Third Sangam.
True or False: Sangam literature is primarily written in Sanskrit.
False: Sangam literature is primarily written in Tamil.
What are the two main categories of Sangam literature?
The two main categories are ‘Aham’ (inner life) and ‘Puram’ (outer life).
Fill in the blank: The main themes of Aham literature include love, emotions, and ______.
personal relationships.
Which work is considered one of the oldest in Sangam literature?
The ‘Tolkāppiyam’ is considered one of the oldest works.
What is the significance of the ‘Ettuthokai’?
The ‘Ettuthokai’ is a collection of 8 anthologies of poems that are key works of Sangam literature.
Who are the poets of Sangam literature referred to as?
The poets are referred to as ‘Sangam poets’ or ‘Tamil poets’.
True or False: Sangam literature includes both secular and religious themes.
True.
What does the term ‘Puram’ represent in Sangam literature?
Puram represents themes related to the external world, including valor, heroism, and social issues.
Fill in the blank: The literary style of Sangam literature is known for its use of ______.
metaphors and similes.
Which famous Tamil epic is associated with the Sangam period?
The ‘Silappatikaram’ is a famous epic associated with the Sangam period.
What language is Sangam literature composed in?
Sangam literature is composed in the Tamil language.
Name one major theme found in Puram literature.
One major theme is heroism.
True or False: Sangam literature was only produced by male authors.
False: There were also female poets in Sangam literature.
What is the ‘Pattupattu’?
The ‘Pattupattu’ is a collection of ten long poems that is part of Sangam literature.
Which Sangam text is a commentary on grammar and poetics?
The ‘Tolkāppiyam’ is a commentary on grammar and poetics.
Fill in the blank: The Sangam poems often reflect the ______ of the Tamil landscape.
natural beauty.
What does ‘Aham’ literature focus on?
Aham literature focuses on love, emotions, and personal relationships.
Name one of the famous poets from the Sangam period.
One famous poet is ‘Kapilar’.
True or False: Sangam literature is characterized by its historical accuracy.
False: While it contains historical elements, it is primarily literary and poetic.
What role did patronage play in the creation of Sangam literature?
Patronage from kings and chieftains supported poets and their works.
Fill in the blank: The Sangam literature provides insight into the ______ of ancient Tamil society.
culture and values.
