Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions)
History of Tamil Society
Archaeological discoveries
[[Tamil literature]] from Sangam age till contemporary times
Thirukkural Significance as a secular literature Relevance to everyday life Impact of Thirukkural on humanity Thirukkural and universal values Relevance to Socio-politico economic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural;
Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle
Early agitations against British Rule
Role of women in freedom struggle
Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio
political movements in Tamil Nadu
Justice Party
Growth of Rationalism
Self Respect Movement Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements;
Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.