Question

The period between the ____ and the______century is considered as the Medieval period of Kerala.
A. 5th,15th
B. 6th,16th
C. 7th, 17th
D. 8th,18th

Answer 1

Hint: The Medieval period is calculated coinciding with the European Middle Ages. It was divided into the early medieval period and the late medieval period.

Complete answer:
The name Kerala was first inscribed in a rock inscription by Ashoka. Kulasekhara dynasty of Mahodayapuram who was also known as the second Chera kingdom. This kingdom was established by Kulasekhara Varman. They ruled over a large portion of Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu. The period between the 8th and the 18th century is considered as the Medieval period of Kerala.
Several economic, social and political changes took place in Kerala during the medieval period. The Malayalam language saw its growth during this period in Tamil and Sanskrit literature. A great example of Malayalam books is Ramacharitam. The Christian missionaries also developed Malayalam literature in Kerala during the Medieval period. Art forms like Mohininatyam, Kathakali, Koodiyattam developed during the medieval period. Ayurveda, Astrology, mathematics also developed during this period. The name of a renowned mathematician was Sankaranarayanan. The major trade centres during the medieval period were: Kodungalloor, Kollam, Kozhikode, Madayi, etc.
Option D is the right answer.

Note: During the medieval period, people in Kerala were engaged in agriculture and making agricultural tools. Trade and making of handicrafts were also undertaken. Those who had the same occupation were organised into the same caste. The main traders of the region were the Europeans, Chinese and Arabs. Black pepper, coconut, cardamom were exported from Kerala in return for gold, copper and silver.