World History and Civilizations
Which of the following best describes Mesopotamia?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium World History and Civilizations question asks: Which of the following best describes Mesopotamia? The correct choice is B. The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often called the 'Cradle of Civilization'. 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. A vast empire centered in present-day Turkey that lasted from the late thirteenth century until the early twentieth century
Why not A: “A vast empire centered in present-day Turkey that lasted from the late thirteenth century until the early twentieth century” does not fit this question. The answer is The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often called the 'Cradle of Civilization'.
- B. The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often called the 'Cradle of Civilization' ✓
- C. The 1215 charter signed by King John of England that limited royal power and influenced modern constitutional law
Why not C: “The 1215 charter signed by King John of England that limited royal power and influenced modern constitutional law” does not fit this question. The answer is The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often called the 'Cradle of Civilization'.
- D. A collection of thousands of life-sized clay soldier statues buried with China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang
Why not D: “A collection of thousands of life-sized clay soldier statues buried with China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang” does not fit this question. The answer is The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often called the 'Cradle of Civilization'.
Correct answer
B. The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often called the 'Cradle of Civilization'
Explanation
The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers often called the 'Cradle of Civilization' is the term that matches Which of the following best describes Mesopotamia option B Option A A vast empire centered in present-day Turkey that lasted from the late thirteenth century until the early twentieth century does not fit this question Option C The charter signed by King John of England that limited royal power and influenced modern constitutional law does not fit this question Option D A collection of thousands of life-sized clay soldier statues buried with China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang does not fit this question For this World History and Civilizations question the.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, World History and Civilizations
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