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Match the following:

1.Epigraphy- the study of inscriptions


It is the science of recognize graphemes, expounding their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and civilizing contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers.


2. Chronicle- a narrative text presenting the important historical events


By definition, a chronicle is a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.


3. Pastoralism- nomadic people earning a livelihood by rearing cattle


Pastoralism is the way of nomadic people who bring in livelihood by rearing cattle, sheep, and goat.


4. Cameo- an ornament made in precious stone


Cameo is an ornament. It is made in precious stone where images are carved on the surface.


5. Arikkamedu- a Sangam Age port


Arikamedu, the ancient Roman trade port on the right bank of Ariyankuppam River.


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3 A

Find out the correct statement:

a) Evidence of iron smelting has been found in Kodumanal and Guttur.


b) Periplus of Erythren Sea mentions about 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.


 3 B

Find out the correct statement:

a) The Cheras ruled over 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 traveled in bullock carts along with their family.


 5

Answer the following questions briefly:

Archaeological sites provide evidence of past history - Discuss.


 5

Answer the following questions briefly:

How important are coins as a source of evidence for the study of Sangam Age?