Multiple choice general knowledge

The name of which capital city in Asia literally means 'eastern capital'?

  1. Delhi

  2. Shangai

  3. Tokyo

  4. Singapore
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Explanation

Tokyo's name literally means 'eastern capital' (to = eastern, kyo = capital). This distinguishes it from Kyoto which was the 'western capital.' Delhi, Shanghai, and Singapore don't have names meaning 'eastern capital.' Note: 'Shangai' is misspelled - should be 'Shanghai.'

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