WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these was not a major Italian state
A
Milan
B
Geneva
C
Venice
D
Kingdom of Naples
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The History of Geneva dates from before the Roman occupation in the second century BC. Now the principal French-speaking city of Switzerland, Geneva was an independent city state from the Middle Ages until the end of the 18th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and is the most populous city of Romandy. Situated where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva.

Detailed explanation-3: -Various world organizations call it home Geneva is a city of world diplomats – you can find the headquarters of the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, the World Trade Organization, and the International Air Transportation Association, just to name a few.

Detailed explanation-4: -Geneva is a global city, a financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy due to the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross. Geneva hosts the highest number of international organizations in the world.

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