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Which empire had its capital at Persepolis?

  • A. Achaemenid Persian
  • B. Roman
  • C. Greek
  • D. Assyrian
Explanation:
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital.

Which philosopher is associated with Cynicism?

  • A. Diogenes
  • B. Plato
  • C. Aristotle
  • D. Epicurus
Explanation:
Diogenes was a leading Cynic philosopher.

Which treaty ended the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774)?

  • A. Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca
  • B. Treaty of Berlin
  • C. Treaty of Paris
  • D. Treaty of Vienna
Explanation:
It expanded Russian influence in Ottoman territories.

Which empire was ruled by Constantine the Great?

  • A. Roman
  • B. Byzantine
  • C. Ottoman
  • D. Persian
Explanation:
Constantine ruled the Roman Empire and founded Constantinople.

Which sea borders Russia to the north?

  • A. Baltic Sea
  • B. Arctic Ocean
  • C. Black Sea
  • D. Caspian Sea
Explanation:
Russia has extensive Arctic coastline.

Which philosopher wrote “Enchiridion”?

  • A. Epictetus
  • B. Seneca
  • C. Marcus Aurelius
  • D. Plato
Explanation:
Epictetus summarized Stoic teachings.

Which civilization built the Hanging Gardens (traditionally attributed)?

  • A. Babylonian
  • B. Egyptian
  • C. Greek
  • D. Persian
Explanation:
Traditionally attributed to Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar II.

Which organization coordinates global food aid?

  • A. WFP
  • B. FAO
  • C. WHO
  • D. IMF
Explanation:
World Food Programme delivers food assistance.

Which empire had its capital at Nineveh?

  • A. Assyrian
  • B. Babylonian
  • C. Persian
  • D. Hittite
Explanation:
Nineveh was an Assyrian capital.

Which philosopher is associated with Epicureanism?

  • A. Epicurus
  • B. Socrates
  • C. Plato
  • D. Aristotle
Explanation:
Epicurus founded Epicurean philosophy.