Multiple choice general knowledge

The World’s Oldest Known City is Damascus.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Damascus, the capital of Syria, is widely recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited major city in the world, with evidence of settlement dating back to at least 8,000-10,000 BC. It has been continuously inhabited for thousands of years, making the statement true. While Jericho is also very old, Damascus is more commonly cited as the world's oldest known city.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the concept of the world's oldest known city.

Option A) True - This option is correct. Damascus is widely recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It has a rich history that dates back to at least the third millennium BCE, making it one of the oldest known cities.

Option B) False - This option is incorrect. Damascus is indeed considered the world's oldest known city.

The correct answer is A) True.

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