The world's oldest parliament, founded in the year 930 AD is __________________?
Correct answer: C. Althing of Iceland
- A. British Parliament
- B. Diet of Japan
- C. Althing of Iceland
- D. Cortes of Spain
Explanation
Iceland’s Althing, established in 930 AD, is widely regarded as the world’s oldest surviving parliamentary institution. It began as an outdoor assembly at Thingvellir.
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