Question 1

Author of Krishnagatha is

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Cheusseri is the author of Krishnagatha, a classic work in Malayalam literature that celebrates the life and activities of Lord Krishna.

Question 2

The Syrian Copper plate (Viraraghava Pattayam) issued by

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The Syrian Copper plate, also known as the Viraraghava Pattayam, was issued by Viraraghava of Perumpadappu.

Question 3

A Survey of Kerala History is written by

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A Survey of Kerala History is a well-known work by A. Sreedhara Menon, who is a respected historian and author, particularly noted for his contributions to the history of Kerala.

Question 4

Who were Uralars?

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Uralars were land owners and temple trustees, often involved in the administration and maintenance of temple lands and properties.

Question 5

Kudiyars were

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Kudiyars were settled tenant cultivators, typically involved in agriculture and farming activities.

Question 6

Tenets and Intermediary holders were called

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Question 7

The obligations of the tenants were determined by

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The obligations of the tenants were determined by the mariyadai, which was a set of customary rules and regulations that governed the relationship between the landlord and the tenant.

Question 8

Which Venad ruler is associated with the Mampalli copper plate (974 A.D)?

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Question 9

Name the perumal who shifted his headquarters from Koudangallur to Kollam.

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Question 10

Who was the first ruler of Venad who ascended the throne according to the matrilineal system of succession?

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Question 11

Name the group who taught Malayalam letters as basic knowledge in indigenous schools?

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Natteuzhthachan was a group of teachers who taught Malayalam letters as basic knowledge in indigenous schools.

Question 12

The Malayalam work Unnunili Sandesam contains the earliest reference to. a) b) c) d)

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Unnunili Sandesam, a Malayalam work, contains the earliest reference to Koodiyattam, an ancient Sanskrit theatre tradition in Kerala, India.

Question 13

Who wrote Indica?

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Megasthenes, a Greek historian and diplomat, wrote Indica during his stay at the court of Chandragupta Maurya in Pataliputra (modern Patna in India). The work described India's geography, its people, and their customs and traditions.

Question 14

Who was the author of Kokila Sandesam?

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Uddhanda Sastrikal is the author of "Kokila Sandesam," a classical Sanskrit poem.

Question 15

Author of Vasumitra-Manavikrama?

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Kakkasseri is the author of Vasumitra-Manavikrama.

Question 16

Smarthavicharam existed among the?

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Smarthavicharam was a form of trial for adultery among the Nambudiri Brahmins in Kerala.

Question 17

Medini Vennilavu is a character of

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Medini Vennilavu is a character from the Malayalam literary work "Chandrotsavam".

Question 18

Who annexed Goa to Portuguese in 1510??

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Alfonso de Albuquerque was the Portuguese general who led the forces that conquered Goa in 1510, establishing it as a Portuguese colony.

Question 19

Second Portuguese mission to India was headed by

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Pedro Alvares Cabral led the second Portuguese mission to India in 1500, following Vasco da Gama's initial voyage.

Question 20

Which European power introduced cartaz?

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The Portuguese introduced the cartaz system during their maritime trade in the Indian Ocean in the 16th century. It was a naval trade license or pass that merchant ships were required to purchase for safe passage and trade in areas under Portuguese control.

Quiz 2: Keralas Authors, Rulers, and Traditions