Which among the following is the largest among the four ancient civilizations?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2- China
Mesopotamia: Flourished in present-day Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey, and Iran, covering an estimated area of 233,500 square kilometers at its peak.
China: The Chinese civilization, spanning several dynasties throughout history, encompassed a vast area, with estimates at its peak exceeding 4 million square kilometers.
Egypt: Thrived along the Nile River valley in present-day Egypt, reaching an estimated peak area of around 1 million square kilometers.
Indus Valley Civilization: Flourished in the Indus and Ghaggar-Hakra river valleys, primarily in present-day Pakistan and northwestern India, with an estimated peak area of around 1.3 million square kilometers.