WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which is considered as oldest civilization of the world?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mesopotamian Civilization
  2. Egyptian Civilization
  3. Harappan Civilization
  4. Chinese Civilization

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mesopotamian Civilization

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Mesopotamian Civilization šŸ“š Explanation: The Mesopotamian Civilization, which flourished along the fertile banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day Iraq, is widely recognized by historians as the oldest urban civilization in the world. It dates back to around 3500 BCE, predating other ancient cultures. It is celebrated for developing the world's first writing system, known as cuneiform, and establishing early legal codes. While the Egyptian and Harappan cultures were contemporary, Mesopotamia holds the record for the earliest urban development.