Which ancient city near modern Mosul was the capital of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Nineveh
- Step 1: Nineveh lay on the east bank of the Tigris opposite present-day Mosul. Answer: Nineveh. Why not the others: Babylon, Ur and Uruk are southern cities; none was Ashurbanipal's capital.
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