Urbanization and the Future of Cities

What percentage of people in the world currently live in an urban area?

• Less than 50%

• Around 50%

• More than 50%

• Around 70%

By mid-century, what percentage of people is predicted to live in an urban area?

• Less than 50%

• Around 50%

• Around 70%

• More than 70%

How many people lived in cities 100 years ago?

• Less than two out of ten

• Around two out of ten

• More than two out of ten

• Around five out of ten

What led to the development of semi-permanent villages?

• Selective breeding

• Early agricultural techniques

• Hunting and gathering

• Food surpluses

What allowed permanent settlements to be possible?

• Selective breeding

• Early agricultural techniques

• Irrigation and soil tilling

• Food surpluses

What facilitated trade and interaction over longer distances?

• Surplus food production

• Specialized trades

• Technologies like carts and ships

• Permanent settlements

What drew more people from the countryside to the cities?

• Surplus food production

• Specialized trades

• Technologies like carts and ships

• Job opportunities

What was the population density of some cities in 2000 B.C. compared to modern cities?

• Lower

• Similar

• Higher

• Cannot be determined

What allowed modern cities to expand and integrate further during the Industrial Revolution?

• Surplus food production

• Specialized trades

• Technological advancements

• Permanent settlements