Q. Consider the following statements regarding the economy of the Sangam Age:
1.Black pepper, an export item, was known as Yavanpriya and was the first spice used in Europe.
2.The Roman writer Pliny complained that the Roman empire was drained of gold due to trade with South India.
3.After the 3rd century AD, Indian merchants relied more on South Asian trade due to the end of the Roman Empire by the Huna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. Black pepper was known as Yavanpriya and was the first spice used in Europe.
Statement 2: Correct. Pliny, a Roman writer, in his book Natural History, complained that the Roman empire was drained of gold due to trade. The discovery of gold and silver coins of Roman Emperors in Tamil Nadu supports this.
Statement 3: Correct. After the 3rd century AD, Indian merchants did rely more on South Asian trade as the Roman Empire was ended by the Huna.
