In the ancient period South Indian regions were generally known as :

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Answer:

In the ancient period South Indian regions were generally known as Tamilakam. Kerala was a part of Tamilakam during that period.

The practice of burying the remains of the deceased by placing them it in a big urn prevailed in ancient Tamilakam, known as urn burials (nannangadi).

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Which one of the following is mismatched in relation to the 'Aintinal" concept of Sangam literature ?

i) Kurinchi-Maravar-plunder

ii) Marutham-Uzhavar-Agriculture

iii) Neytal-Parathavar-Fishing

iv) Mullai-Umanar-Hunting

Choose all the correct statements about the Sangam period:

The Sangam period covers the history of ancient Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of Sri Lanka from the 6th century BCE to the 3rd century CE.
The term 'Sangam' means 'confluence' and refers to an assembly or academy of learned people in ancient South India.
The Sangam academies were primarily patronized by the Chola kings.