Early Medieval Society & Religion

56. The term “Nigama” refers to:
a) Temple city
b) Market town
c) Guild assembly
d) Sacred text

57. The system of village assemblies in South India was known as:
a) Sabha
b) Mahajana
c) Grama
d) Vellalar

58. The early medieval period witnessed the emergence of several regional kingdoms known as:
a) Mahajanapadas
b) Samantas
c) Rajputanas
d) Zamindaris

59. The literary work “Silappadikaram” was composed by:
a) Thiruvalluvar
b) Kalidasa
c) Ilango Adigal
d) Amoghavarsha I

60. The “Silappadikaram” is written in which language?
a) Sanskrit
b) Tamil
c) Prakrit
d) Pali