GE3252 Tamils and Technology
Important Questions
Unit 1 Part B
- What are potteries? Explain the messages conveyed through the graffiti symbols found on the artifacts of the ancient Tamils.
- Describe with evidence about the literacy of people during the Sangam period.
- Write an essay on “Weaving industry during the sangam age”.
Unit 2 Part B
- Write on the technical values of the stage constructions as given in SILAPPATHIKARAM.
- Briefly explain about the technical facts we can obtain from Mamallapuram sculptures and temples.
- Explain the knowledge of ancient Tamils’ on construction techniques.
- Highlight the architectural evolution that took place during Nayak and European period.
- Explain the structure of Mamallapuram sculptures and temples.
- What is Hero Stones? Explain its structure and describe the facts related to Tamils as known through hero stones.
Unit 3 Part B
- Write on technical skills of the Tamils in Metallurgical field.
- Explain the cultural values of the Tamils through copper and gold coins.
- Write an essay on the ‘metal resources in Sangam period’.
- Were there gems factories in ancient times? Explore.
- Compile the technical details on iron and steel industry of the Tamils found in Sangam literature.
- Examine how are copper and gold coins give evidences of Tamil language and Tamils history?
Unit 4 Part B
- Elucidate the knowledge of animal husbandry during Sangam era.
- “Tamils are the best in Marine knowledge” – Establish this statement.
- Describe with evidence about the technical skills of the ancient Tamils in agricultural field.
- Explain the technical knowledge of the ancient Tamils about the ocean.
- Explain the Irrigation technology that supported agricultural development.
- Reveal the maritime knowledge of ancient people.
Unit 5 Part B
- What is Sorkuvai Project? Describe the objectives and functions.
- Write an essay on ‘Scientific Tamil’.
- Describe the developmental stages of scientific Tamil.
- Write an essay on functions and features of Tamil Virtual Academy and Tamil Digital Library.
- Explain and write about development of Tamil software.
- Explain about online Tamil dictionaries and highlight their benefits.