World History and Civilizations
Identify the correct description of Babylon.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy World History and Civilizations question asks: Identify the correct description of Babylon. The correct choice is B. An ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. One of the earliest civilizations in history, centered along the Nile River and known for the pyramids and pharaohs
Why not A: “One of the earliest civilizations in history, centered along the Nile River and known for the pyramids and pharaohs” does not fit this question. The answer is An ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi.
- B. An ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi ✓
- C. The prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II
Why not C: “The prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II” does not fit this question. The answer is An ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi.
- D. The founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history
Why not D: “The founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history” does not fit this question. The answer is An ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi.
Correct answer
B. An ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi
Explanation
An ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi option B is the accepted answer to Identify the correct description of Babylon Option A One of the earliest civilizations in history centered along the Nile River and known for the pyramids and pharaohs does not fit this question Option C The prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II does not fit this question Option D The founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire which became the largest contiguous land empire in history does not fit this question.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, World History and Civilizations
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