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The Sangam Age — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

4 concept maps of The Sangam Age for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics, each also written out as a text outline. Maps: Sangam Age Overview and Chronology.

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A timeline illustrating the key periods and events of the Sangam Age, including the three Sangams and the revised dating based on Keeladi excavations.
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Sangam Age Overview

Sangam Age Overview

The map in words

  • Sangam Age
    • Sources
      • Tirukkural
        • 133 Chapters
        • Three Sections
        • Thiruvalluvar
      • Megaliths
        • Burial Sites
        • Grave Goods
        • Religious Beliefs
      • Literature
        • Five Epics
        • Poetry
        • Historical Info
    • Political Structure
      • Three Kingdoms
        • Cheras
        • Cholas
        • Pandyas
      • Local Chieftains
        • Velirs
        • Seven Patrons
        • Literary Patronage
    • Society
      • Social Groups
        • Brahmanas
        • Vellalars
        • Traders
        • Laborers
      • Tinai System
        • Five Zones
        • Ecological Basis
        • Occupational Groups
      • Women Status
        • Education
        • Poetry
        • Unequal Rights
    • Economy
      • Agriculture
        • Rice Main Crop
        • Irrigation Works
        • State Support
      • Trade
        • Internal Barter
        • Foreign Commerce
        • Roman Connection
      • Crafts
        • Textiles
        • Metalwork
        • Ship Building

Chronology of Sangam Age

Chronology of Sangam Age

The map in words

  • 800 BCE
    • Early Megalithic Culture
  • 300 BCE
    • Traditional Sangam Start
  • 1 CE
    • Peak of Sangam Literature
  • 100 CE
    • Roman Trade Flourishes
  • 300 CE
    • End of Sangam Period

Chronology of Sangam Age

Chronology of Sangam Age

The map in words

  • 800 BCE
    • Early Sangam Period begins
    • First Sangam legendary
  • 300 BCE
    • Classical Sangam literature
    • Second Sangam works
  • 100 CE
    • Third Sangam peak
    • Major kingdoms flourish
  • 300 CE
    • End of Sangam Age
    • Rise of Kalabhras

Sangam Age as the early historical period of Tamil literature, society, kingdoms, and economy in South India

Sangam Age as the early historical period of Tamil literature, society, kingdoms, and economy in South India

The map in words

  • Sangam Age as the early historical period of Tamil literature, society, kingdoms, and economy in South India
    • Meaning of Sangam
    • Three Sangam gatherings
    • Sangam literature
    • Tirukkural
    • Megaliths
    • Champakalakshmi's view
    • Three Tamil kingdoms
    • Chera kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Sangam Age for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Sangam Age include Sangam Age: Meaning and Literary Background, Important Sources: Tirukkural and Megaliths, The Three Tamil Kingdoms, Local Chieftains and Patronage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
What do the concept maps for The Sangam Age show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The Sangam Age connect: Sangam Age Overview; Chronology of Sangam Age. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The Sangam Age for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 68 practice questions on The Sangam Age. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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