Question 1

..............., a name which means "coastal town", has ancient origins. It is said to have been first occupied around 1000 BCE and continued to be active till the 10th century CE. 4 m thick soil of this village conceals the ancient maritime history of the world.

Accepted Answer

Pattanam, meaning "coastal town" in Malayalam, has been identified with ancient maritime history, with archaeological evidence suggesting its occupation from around 1000 BCE to the 10th century CE.

Question 2

The recent archaeological excavations undertaken by .................at Pattanam suggests that the legendary seaport Muziri Pattanam, better known as Muziris, could have been located at this small village.

Accepted Answer

The Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR) undertook the archaeological excavations at Pattanam, suggesting that the legendary seaport Muziris could have been located at this small village.

Question 3

Mucciri Pattanam was situated where ................ was cleft into two.

Accepted Answer

Mucciri Pattanam, an ancient port city on the Malabar Coast, was situated where the Periyar River was cleft into two. This geographical feature contributed to its significance as a trading port in ancient times.

Question 4

In 2004,.................., a geo-archaeologist, put forward the hypothesis that the legendary seaport of Muziris, which was a bustling trading centre during the early historic period between the first century BC and the fifth century CE, could have been located at Pattanam.

Accepted Answer

Dr. K.P. Shajan, a geo-archaeologist, proposed the hypothesis that the ancient seaport of Muziris could be located at Pattanam based on archaeological evidence.

Question 5

Former Director of the Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department ................is of opinion that it is not yet time to identify Pattanam as Muziris.

Accepted Answer

Dr. R. Nagaswamy, a renowned archaeologist and former Director of the Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department, has expressed the opinion that it is premature to conclusively identify the archaeological site of Pattanam as the ancient port city of Muziris, due to the need for more comprehensive research and evidence.

Question 6

……………….is the study of inscriptions.

Accepted Answer

Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions, especially those engraved on stone or other durable materials.

Question 7

Terisappally copperplate-Ayyan Atikal-Venad ……………..AD

Accepted Answer

The Terisappally copperplate, which was issued by Ayyan Atikal Thiruvadikal in Venad, dates back to the year 849 AD. This copperplate is significant for its historical insights into the socio-political and religious practices of the time in the region of Venad, part of present-day Kerala, India.

Question 8

Paliyam copperplate-Vikramadithya Varaguna-Ay ………….AD

Accepted Answer

The Paliyam copperplate inscription is dated to 885 AD during the reign of Vikramadithya Varaguna.

Question 9

Parthivapuram inscription-Karunandadakkan-Ay …………….AD

Accepted Answer

The Parthivapuram inscription of Karunandadakkan is dated to 866 AD.

Question 10

Mampilly copperplate Vallabhakotha-chera ……………AD

Accepted Answer

The Mampilly copperplate is dated to 973 AD, during the Vallabhakotha-Chera period.

Question 11

Jewish copperplate Bhaskararavi-2nd chera ……………AD

Accepted Answer

The Jewish copper plate of Bhaskararavi, which pertains to the second Chera dynasty, is dated to around 1000 AD. This document is significant for understanding the interactions between the Jewish community and the local rulers in the region of Kerala, India, during that period.

Question 12

Syrian copper plate-Viraraghava-cochin …………….AD

Accepted Answer

The Syrian copper plate was issued by Viraraghava of the Cochin kingdom in 1225 AD.

Question 13

The vazhapalli inscription of ………………(820-44) is the earliest pigraphical record of a Chera king to be discovered from Kerala.

Accepted Answer

The Vazhapalli inscription, which dates back to the period of 820-844, is attributed to Rajasekhara, a Chera king. This inscription is significant as it is the earliest epigraphical evidence of a Chera ruler found in Kerala.

Question 14

The Chokur inscription of

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The ………….inscription refers to the Kadamkottu Kacham.

Accepted Answer

The Avittethur inscription refers to the Kadamkottu Kacham.

Question 16

The Jewish copper plate of ………….(1000AD) was issued to Joseph Rubban, the leader of the Jews.

Accepted Answer

The Jewish copper plate was issued by Bhaskara Ravi Varma to Joseph Rubban, acknowledging the rights and privileges of the Jewish community in Kerala around 1000 AD.

Question 17

The Jewish copper plate records the grant of 72 proprietory rights to …………………the leader of Jews.

Accepted Answer

The Jewish copper plate records the grant of 72 proprietory rights to Joseph Rabban, the leader of Jews. This historical document is significant in illustrating the presence and integration of Jewish communities in ancient India, specifically in the region of Kerala.

Question 18

The ………………church inscription of Rajasa Shekara records the grant of certain trading rights and privileges to ten Christian merchants-Chathan Vatukan and Iravichathan of Manigramam.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The Ramaswarath Koil inscription (1102 AD) mentions the shifting of the capital from Mahodayapuram to Kollam by …………Kulasekhara.

Accepted Answer

The Ramaswarath Koil inscription (1102 AD) mentions the shifting of the capital from Mahodayapuram to Kollam by Rama Varma Kulasekhara.

Question 20

The Paliyam Copper plate of ……………..(885-925) records the grant of an extensive landed property to the Buddhist of Srimulavasa Vihara by the ruler.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 3: Ancient Maritime History of the World: Uncovering the Secrets of Pattanam and Kerala Epigraphy