Which was the first university in the world? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which was the first university in the world?

A. University of Bologna

B. University of Al-Qarawiyyin

C. University of Oxford

D. University of Paris

Answer: Option B

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The University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, founded in 859 AD, is recognized by UNESCO as the oldest existing university.

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