70th B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2024
Which is the oldest civilization in the world?
aIndus Valley Civilization
bChinese Civilization
cEgyptian Civilization
dMesopotamian Civilization (Iraq)✓ Correct
Explanation
## Page 5 The Mesopotamian Civilization (Iraq) is considered the oldest civilization in the world. This civilization developed in present-day Iraq and the surrounding regions. The Egyptian Civilization developed in the Nile Valley and is considered to be later than the Mesopotamian Civilization.
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