Salem

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What is the native spelling of Salem?

  • Saleem
  • Salaam
  • Selam (correct)
  • Salaam

Which river is Salem located on the banks of?

  • Vaigai
  • Thamirabarani
  • Kaveri
  • Thirumanimutharu (correct)

What are the major products of Salem?

  • Platinum bracelets, corn, bananas, aluminum
  • Diamonds, wheat, oranges, iron
  • Silver anklets, sago, mangoes, steel (correct)
  • Gold jewelry, rice, apples, copper

What is the size of the city of Salem?

<p>124 km2 (48 sq mi) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were silver coins of the Roman Emperor Tiberices Claudices Nero discovered in Salem?

<p>1987 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a notable Tamil Siddhar during the third century BCE in Salem?

<p>Bogar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What evidence of an advanced society was discovered in Salem from two thousand years ago?

<p>silver coins of the Roman Emperor Tiberices Claudices Nero (37–68 CE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During what period did Jainism and Buddhism arrive in Salem?

<p>third century BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the third largest metropolitan region in Tamil Nadu, following Chennai and Coimbatore?

<p>Salem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the city of Salem in square kilometers?

<p>124 km2 (48 sq mi)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Bogar and what was his significance during the early period of Salem?

<p>Bogar was a notable Tamil Siddhar during the third century BCE, and his period marked the arrival of Jainism and Buddhism in Salem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What evidence suggests the existence of a culturally and economically advanced society in Salem two thousand years ago?

<p>The discovery of silver coins of the Roman Emperor Tiberices Claudices Nero (37–68 CE) in Koneripatti of Salem in 1987.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the major products of Salem mentioned in the text?

<p>Major products of Salem include silver anklets, sago, mangoes, steel, and textiles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which are the four urban agglomerations in Tamil Nadu that exceed Salem in size?

<p>Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the city of Salem?

<p>The city is 124 km2 (48 sq mi) large.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Geography and Location

  • Salem is located on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu River.
  • The city of Salem covers an area of 100 km².

History

  • Silver coins of the Roman Emperor Tiberices Claudices Nero were discovered in Salem, dating back to around 2000 years ago.
  • The existence of a culturally and economically advanced society in Salem 2000 years ago is evident from the discovery of a 2000-year-old Tamil-Brahmi inscription.

Economy

  • Major products of Salem include textiles, steel, and automobiles.

Important Figures

  • Bogar, a notable Tamil Siddhar, lived in Salem during the third century BCE.
  • He was a significant figure during the early period of Salem.

Metropolitan Region

  • Salem is the third largest metropolitan region in Tamil Nadu, following Chennai and Coimbatore.

Urban Agglomerations

  • The four urban agglomerations in Tamil Nadu that exceed Salem in size are Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli.

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