Question 1

Human communities have existed for 100,000 years,but some did not start to grow into larger places until about _______ years ago.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Where did the first urban development originate?

Accepted Answer

The first urban development is believed to have originated in the region of Southwest Asia, specifically in the Fertile Crescent, which encompasses modern-day Iraq and parts of surrounding countries. The earliest known cities in this region include Eridu, Uruk, and Ur, which were developed by the Sumerians around 4000 BCE.

Question 3

Ancient cities were not large by modern standards.The cities of Mesopotamian and the Nile Valley probably had populations of

Accepted Answer

Ancient cities like those in Mesopotamia and the Nile Valley typically had populations ranging from 10,000 to 15,000, which were considered large for that era.

Question 4

Which feature was present in the Nile River Valley hearth?

Accepted Answer

The Nile River Valley hearth had all of the above features - tombs, pyramids, and statues. The ancient Egyptians built elaborate tombs for their Pharaohs, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, which are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They also created many statues, including the famous Sphinx, to honor their gods and Pharaohs.

Question 5

In a model urban hierarchy,the population of a city,town or village is inversely proportional to its rank in the system (i.e.if the largest city is 4 million the second will be 2 million or 1/2,the third will be 1/3 and so on).This is known as

Accepted Answer

The given statement describes the rank-size rule in a model urban hierarchy. The rank-size rule states that the population of a city is inversely proportional to its rank in the urban hierarchy. For example, if the largest city in an urban hierarchy has a population of 4 million, the second largest city will have a population of 2 million, the third largest city will have a population of 1.33 million, and so on. Therefore, the best choice is B. A, C, and D are not applicable in this context.

Question 6

Expanding on the Greek city's theater,the Romans built the world's first

Accepted Answer

The Romans built the world's first stadium, known as the Circus Maximus. While the Greeks were known for their impressive theaters, which were open-air venues used for plays and other performances, the Romans focused more on athletic competitions and races. The Circus Maximus could hold up to 250,000 spectators, making it one of the largest structures in Rome. While the Romans did appreciate the arts, it was their engineering and architectural feats that set them apart, and the Circus Maximus is a prime example of this.

Question 7

What structures dominated the urban landscape of the ancient Mesopotamian cities?

Accepted Answer

Temples were the most prominent structures in ancient Mesopotamian cities, serving as the center of religious and social life. They were often built on large raised platforms known as ziggurats and were highly visible in the urban landscape. While multiple dwellings and business buildings also existed, they were typically of a more modest size and significance compared to the grandeur of the temples. There is little evidence of educational institutions in the ancient Mesopotamian cities.

Question 8

Athens may have been the largest city in the world at the time of its existence,with a population estimated at

Accepted Answer

Athens, at its peak during the 5th century BC, had a population estimated at around 250,000, making it one of the largest cities of its time.

Question 9

The layout of a city,the physical form and structure,is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Urban morphology refers to the physical form and structure of a city, including its layout, street patterns, and building types. It encompasses the overall shape and organization of a city, as well as the various elements that contribute to its character and identity. The term “urban morphology” is often used in urban planning and design to describe the patterns and structures that make up a city’s built environment. The other choices (B, C, and D) are more specific terms that are related to urban morphology but do not encompass its full scope.

Question 10

Rome created a huge urban system.The integration of the Roman Empire was greatly facilitated by a

Accepted Answer

The Roman Empire had a well-developed transportation system consisting of roads, bridges, and ports that allowed for easy movement of goods, people, and military forces throughout the empire. This facilitated integration and communication between different parts of the empire.

Question 11

Urban places in the ancient world were

Accepted Answer

In the ancient world, the vast majority of people lived in rural areas and engaged in agriculture or other forms of primary production. Urban places were relatively rare and tended to be exceptions rather than the rule, with most of them being centers of political, religious, or economic activity. Thus, urban places in the ancient world were not numerous or part of a generally urban society, and they were certainly not more common than today.

Question 12

The very early developing agricultural societies were

Accepted Answer

Agricultural societies in their early stages were typically egalitarian, meaning there was not yet a clear social hierarchy or ruling class. As societies became more complex and urban centers developed, the emergence of an elite class became more common, but this was not necessarily the case in the earliest stages of agriculture. Ownership of land may have existed, but it was likely relatively equal among members of the community. Larger urban centers may not have yet existed in early agricultural societies.

Question 13

The least urbanized world region is

Accepted Answer

Subsaharan Africa is the least urbanized world region, with an urbanization rate of 38%. This means that the majority of the population still lives in rural areas, and urbanization is slower in this region compared to other parts of the world.

Question 14

The Parthenon of Athens is a structure typical of ancient Greek cities.It is a(n)

Accepted Answer

The Parthenon of Athens is a religious building dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. It was built in the 5th century BCE on the Acropolis of Athens and served as a temple for Athena.

Question 15

The relative location of a city refers to its

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The situation of a city refers to its relative location in relation to surrounding areas, such as nearby cities or bodies of water. Site refers to the physical characteristics of a city's location, genealogy of development refers to the history of how a city developed, and approximate latitude and longitude refer to the absolute location of a city.

Question 16

Which of the following countries is least urbanized?

Accepted Answer

China, despite its rapid urbanization in recent decades, remains less urbanized compared to the United States, Australia, and Japan. This is due to its large rural population that still engages in agriculture and lives in countryside areas.

Question 17

Which is not related to urbanization processes of the second urban revolution?

Accepted Answer

The urbanization processes of the second urban revolution included the urbanization of society, the second agricultural revolution, and the use of energy resources such as water power and coal as a site feature. However, the cities as theocratic centers were more associated with the urbanization processes of the first urban revolution where cities were founded as religious and cultural centers.

Question 18

In which of the following regions did urbanization develop first?

Accepted Answer

The earliest urban civilizations developed in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) around 4000 BCE, followed by the Nile River Valley in Egypt (around 3000 BCE), the Indus River Valley in India and Pakistan (around 2600 BCE), and China (around 2100 BCE).

Question 19

Which is not among the components which enabled the formation of the first cities?

Accepted Answer

The invention of the wheel, while significant for transportation and later technological developments, was not a direct factor in the formation of the first cities. The key components for the formation of the first cities included agricultural surplus, which allowed people to settle in one place, and social stratification, which organized societies into different classes or groups.

Question 20

The manufacturing city (post Industrial Revolution)first emerged in

Accepted Answer

The British Midlands became the manufacturing hub after the Industrial Revolution due to the availability of iron ore, coal, and waterways for transportation. This region saw the emergence of textile mills, iron foundries, and factories producing other goods during the 18th and 19th centuries. The city of Birmingham, in particular, was nicknamed the "workshop of the world" due to its high concentration of manufacturing industries.

Quiz 9: Urban Geography