Multiple choice

Sobriquet (geographical surname) of Turkey is

  1. the play ground of Europe

  2. the sick-man of Europe

  3. the sorrow of Europe

  4. the queen of Europe
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Turkey was historically referred to as the sick man of Europe during the 19th century due to the decline of the Ottoman Empire. The other options do not represent historical sobriquets for the country.

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