urbs 150 final exam
The period since 1950 has been characterized by - ✔️✔️BOTH people moving to areas
surrounding the city itself AND a decentralization of production Correct
The technological advances which promoted the growth of the "great metropolis"
includes all but which of the following? - ✔️✔️the telephone
Which demographic trends contributed to the increase in urban population? -
✔️✔️BOTH depopulation of rural area AND immigration from abroad Correct
How does sprawl hurt cities? - ✔️✔️all of the others
The Roman civilization was - ✔️✔️based on the expression of militaristic power
The ancient city of Moenjo-Daro - ✔️✔️all of the others
In Mesoamerica, - ✔️✔️at the beginning, only few people resided permanently in the
cities
city states - ✔️✔️were found in Mesopotamia
The revival of cities during the 11th century is explained by: - ✔️✔️all of the others
Medieval cities, circa 1350, include all but which one of the following? - ✔️✔️gridiron
streets
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, - ✔️✔️urban settlements were concentrated
on the East Coast
Between 1870 and 1920, cities grew - ✔️✔️both upwards and outwards
Which one of the following is NOT one of the defining characteristics for urban
designation of a settlement? - ✔️✔️Cultural nature
Which one of the following IS NOT one of the trends of the cities in the United States? -
✔️✔️Urban culture is disappearing
Which one of the following is WRONG about developing countries? - ✔️✔️Lack of
infrastructure undermines the cultural vitality of cities in developing countries
Which one of the following characteristics belongs to rural settlements? - ✔️✔️People
have similar occupations Correct
The period since 1950 has been characterized by - ✔️✔️BOTH people moving to areas
surrounding the city itself AND a decentralization of production Correct
The technological advances which promoted the growth of the "great metropolis"
includes all but which of the following? - ✔️✔️the telephone
Which demographic trends contributed to the increase in urban population? -
✔️✔️BOTH depopulation of rural area AND immigration from abroad Correct
How does sprawl hurt cities? - ✔️✔️all of the others
The Roman civilization was - ✔️✔️based on the expression of militaristic power
The ancient city of Moenjo-Daro - ✔️✔️all of the others
In Mesoamerica, - ✔️✔️at the beginning, only few people resided permanently in the
cities
city states - ✔️✔️were found in Mesopotamia
The revival of cities during the 11th century is explained by: - ✔️✔️all of the others
Medieval cities, circa 1350, include all but which one of the following? - ✔️✔️gridiron
streets
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, - ✔️✔️urban settlements were concentrated
on the East Coast
Between 1870 and 1920, cities grew - ✔️✔️both upwards and outwards
Which one of the following is NOT one of the defining characteristics for urban
designation of a settlement? - ✔️✔️Cultural nature
Which one of the following IS NOT one of the trends of the cities in the United States? -
✔️✔️Urban culture is disappearing
Which one of the following is WRONG about developing countries? - ✔️✔️Lack of
infrastructure undermines the cultural vitality of cities in developing countries
Which one of the following characteristics belongs to rural settlements? - ✔️✔️People
have similar occupations Correct
