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Which empire was ruled by Nebuchadnezzar II?

  • A. Assyrian
  • B. Babylonian
  • C. Persian
  • D. Roman
Explanation:
He ruled the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

Which sea lies between Italy and Greece?

  • A. Adriatic
  • B. Tyrrhenian
  • C. Baltic
  • D. Black Sea
Explanation:
Adriatic Sea separates Italy and the Balkans.

Which philosopher wrote “The Phenomenology of Perception”?

  • A. Merleau-Ponty
  • B. Sartre
  • C. Husserl
  • D. Heidegger
Explanation:
He focused on perception and embodiment.

Which civilization built the city of Uruk?

  • A. Sumerian
  • B. Egyptian
  • C. Greek
  • D. Roman
Explanation:
Uruk was one of the earliest Sumerian cities.

Which organization coordinates global nuclear non-proliferation?

  • A. IAEA
  • B. NATO
  • C. WTO
  • D. IMF
Explanation:
IAEA ensures compliance with nuclear agreements.

The capital of Sri Lanka (legislative) is:

  • A. Colombo
  • B. Kandy
  • C. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
  • D. Galle
Explanation:
Kotte is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka.

Which empire had its capital at Thebes in ancient Egypt?

  • A. Old Kingdom
  • B. Middle Kingdom
  • C. New Kingdom
  • D. Ptolemaic
Explanation:
Thebes was prominent during Egypt’s New Kingdom.

Which philosopher is associated with “discourse ethics”?

  • A. Habermas
  • B. Derrida
  • C. Foucault
  • D. Sartre
Explanation:
Habermas developed discourse ethics based on rational dialogue.

Which treaty ended the War of Jenkins’ Ear?

  • A. Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
  • B. Treaty of Utrecht
  • C. Treaty of Paris
  • D. Treaty of Madrid
Explanation:
It was part of the settlement ending broader conflicts in 1748.

Which empire was ruled by Hammurabi?

  • A. Assyrian
  • B. Babylonian
  • C. Persian
  • D. Hittite
Explanation:
Hammurabi was king of Babylon and issued a famous law code.