11. The famous literary work “Silappadikaram” was authored by:
a) Ilango Adigal
b) Thiruvalluvar
c) Avvaiyar
d) Parimelazhagar
Answer: a) Ilango Adigal
12. The main deity worshiped by the people of the Sangam Age was:
a) Shiva
b) Vishnu
c) Murugan
d) Amman
Answer: a) Shiva
13. The term “Sangam” refers to:
a) Gathering of poets
b) Assembly of rulers
c) Religious festival
d) Trading center
Answer: a) Gathering of poets
14. The first book of the Sangam literature is called:
a) Tolkappiyam
b) Ettuthogai
c) Pattupattu
d) Silappadikaram
Answer: b) Ettuthogai
15. The main theme of the Sangam literature is:
a) Love and war
b) Mythology and religion
c) Philosophy and ethics
d) Politics and governance
Answer: a) Love and war