World History and Civilizations
Which of the following best names: an ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium World History and Civilizations question asks: Which of the following best names: an ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi? The correct choice is C. Babylon. 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. Black Death
Why not A: “Black Death” does not fit this question. The answer is Babylon.
- B. Berlin Wall
Why not B: “Berlin Wall” does not fit this question. The answer is Babylon.
- C. Babylon ✓
- D. Gutenberg's Printing Press
Why not D: “Gutenberg's Printing Press” does not fit this question. The answer is Babylon.
Correct answer
C. Babylon
Explanation
Babylon is the term that matches “Which of the following best names: an ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi” (option C). Option A (Black Death) does not fit this question. Option B (Berlin Wall) does not fit this question. Option D (Gutenberg's Printing Press) does not fit this question. For this World History and Civilizations question, the accepted answer is Babylon.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, World History and Civilizations
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