Exam 2: Evolution of the Worlds Cities

This country's cities were characterized by the number of commercial ties across Southern Europe, a level of egalitarianism, and destructive war.

Tensions between pharaohs divided Egypt into many independent areas.

Cities have always been a part of human history.

The first city-states emerged in Mesopotamia.

The study of early urban settlements reveals

In Mesopotamia, all early cities were ruled by a military ruler.

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

The beginning of city life took hold around 7,000 B.C.E.

Renaissance humanists saw cities as

The oldest city, which showed imposing fortifications including a surrounding wall and tower, was

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

What are some combining factors that facilitate the growth of cities over time? Think about the physical, social, economic, political, and other possible factors.

In 2010, the percentage of the world's population living in cities was

Mesopotamia was characterized by

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

London emerged as

Both Roman and Greek cities magnified military power at the expense of their other citizens.

The Renaissance movement first emerged in Italian city-states such as Florence, Venice, Palermo, and Milan.

According to archeologists, populations began to settle in fertile places

The Black Plague