Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kerala
Kerala is a state in the southwest corner of India. - It is surrounded by the sea on one side and hills on the other.
- A number of spices like pepper, cloves and cardamoms are grown on the hills.
- It is spices that made this region an attractive place for traders.
- Jewish and Arab traders were the first to come here.
- The Apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to have come to Kerala nearly 2000 years ago and he is credited with bringing Christianity to India.
- According to traditional accounts of the Saint Thomas Christians of modern-day Kerala in India, Thomas is believed to have travelled outside the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel, travelling as far as the Malabar Coast which is in modern-day Kerala State, India.
- According to their tradition, Thomas reached Muziris (modern-day North Paravur and Kodungalloor in Kerala State, India) in AD 52.
Thus, the apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to have come to Kerala.
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