Which civilization is considered to be the oldest civilization of the world?
Correct answer: D. Sumerian civilization
- A. Phrygia civilization
- B. Urartu civilization
- C. Elam civilization
- D. Sumerian civilization
Explanation
The Sumerian civilization developed in southern Mesopotamia and is generally regarded as the earliest known urban civilization. Its cities, writing system and administration emerged in the fourth millennium BCE.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About World History
World History traces major civilizations, empires, dynasties, religions, wars, treaties, revolutions and independence movements from ancient times to the modern era. It links key rulers and dates with events such as the Renaissance, the World Wars, colonialism and the Cold War, rather than treating geography as the main subject.
Practise World History
1,130 free World History MCQs from General Knowledge, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask General Knowledge questions like this
General Knowledge is on 106 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More World History questions
Cyril Radcliff was a ________ by profession?
Obama was awarded with Noble Prize for peace in ________ ?
Uzbekistan, Turkemanistan & Gergia became members of UNO in which year ?
Ms. Kim Campbell was the first woman prime minister of___________?
In 2019, in which country there was a widespread protest against an Extradition Amendment Bill?
The first news paper in the world was started by____________?