Exam 2: Evolution of the Worlds Cities

In Mesoamerica,

A gridiron street layout with a well-established city sanitation system are characteristics of

Renaissance humanists saw cities as

The first permanent settlements promoted specialization of tasks.

At its height, the Roman Empire included almost half of the world's population.

London became a world city during the 16th century because of all but which of the following?

The Church was a central component of social life during medieval times.

Moenjo-Daro was built in a gridiron pattern.

The early settlements were characterized by

The first city-states emerged in Mesopotamia.

The Egyptians encircled their cities with high protective walls.

The oldest city known to archeologists emerged in human history

The pattern of Chinese cities

The revival of cities during the 11th century is explained by

The Black Plague

Central American cities emerged as ceremonial centers.

Egyptian cities are characterized by social inequality.

During the Middle Ages, many people gathered to cities to seek protection from barbarians.

In the pre-industrial era, life expectancy was typically under 40 years.

Cities in the Indus region did not have a single leader in comparison to other Egyptian cities.