Philanthropists of Sangam Age
4th Social Science : Term 2 Unit 1
I. Choose the correct answer
1. __________ is one among the Moovendhars.
2. The seven philanthropists ruled in the __________.
3. Parambu Nadu was located in __________ district.
4. Pegan ruled a hilly region in the __________ hills.
5. Adhiyaman gave a __________ to Avvaiyar.
Think carefully before looking at the answers!
Answer:
1. Aay - Pothigai hills 2. Adhiyaman - Dharmapuri district 3. Valvil Ori - Kolli Hills 4. Pari - Sivaganga district1. Pari did not care for nature at all. [False]
2. Sangam Age had seven famous philanthropists. [True]
3. We should value the people and animals. [True]
4. Nedumudi kari ruled the region of Thottimalai. [False]
1. Write about Sangam literature?
Sangam literature, consisting of several classical poetry is the main source of the Sangam Age.
2. What did the Moovendhars do when they couldn‛t win battles against Pari?
The Moovendhars attacked Parambu Nadu together when they couldn’t win battles against Pari.
3. Why did Adhiyaman give the gooseberry to Avvaiyar?
There would not be many poets, to teach people how to live life better, like Awaiyar. So Adhiyaman gave the gooseberry to Awaiyar.
4. What was Valvil Ori famous for?
Valvil Ori was famous for his skill in archery.
Collect pictures of any one ruler you like the most & describe why do you like him. (Do it here)
I like Ashoka, the great emperor. He was the first king to educate his men and lead them on the path of truth. He insisted on non-violence. He was kind to animals too. The emperor was kind and generous to all living things. So I like him.
Stick the picture here
1. Name any three philanthropists.
Answer: Pegan, Pari, Aay.
2. During which age did the seven famous philanthropists rule the hilly regions?
Answer: Sangam Age
Try to Answer1. Which hilly region did Pegan rule?
Answer: Palani hills
2. What did Pegan see when he was taking a walk?
Answer: A peacock shivering with cold.
3. What did Pegan use to cover the shivering peacock?
Answer: He used his shawl to cover the shivering peacock.
Try to Answer1. Which was the region ruled by Pari ?
Answer: Parambu Nadu
2. What were stopped from the lower regions to Parambu Nadu?
Answer: Water and food were stopped from the lower regions.
3. What did Pari give to support jasmine climber?
Answer: Pari gave his golden chariot to support the jasmine climber.
Try to Answer1. What did Adhiyaman receive as a present?
Answer: Gooseberry
2. Who was Avvaiyar?
Answer: Avvaiyar was an old Tamil poetess.
3. Why did Adhiyaman give the gooseberry to Avvaiyar?
Answer: There would not be many poets, to teach people how to live life better, like her. So Adhiyaman gave the gooseberry to Avvaiyar.
List the things given by these philanthropists.
1. Pari: golden chariot 2. Pegan: shawl 3. Adhiyaman: gooseberryMatch the following.
Answer:
1. Pari - kind towards nature 2. Pegan - kind towards animals 3. Adhiyaman - valued people 4. Valvil Ori - reward skilled people1. Which hilly region did Valvil Ori rule?
Valvil Ori ruled Kolli hills.
2. What is the meaning of Val and Vil?
‘Val’ means powerful. ‘Vil’ means bow.
List the name of the seven Philanthropists and their regions.
