What percentage of people in the world currently live in an urban area?
Urbanization and the Future of Cities

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9th Grade
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Ignatius Bradley
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
70%
20%
40%
50%
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By mid-century, what percentage of people is predicted to live in an urban area?
70%
60%
50%
40%
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many people lived in a city 100 years ago out of every ten people?
4
2
8
6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What development led to the establishment of semi-permanent villages for the first time in history?
Permanent settlements
Selective breeding
Early agricultural techniques
Hunter-gatherer lifestyle
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What techniques allowed people to rely on a steady and long-term supply of food?
Permanent settlements
Hunter-gatherer lifestyle
Selective breeding and early agricultural techniques
Irrigation and soil tilling
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What surplus produced by cities allowed the development of commerce and interaction over longer distances?
Goods
Tools
Food
Crafts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technologies facilitated trade and interaction between cities?
Permanent settlements
Irrigation and soil tilling
Carts, ships, roads, and ports
Selective breeding and early agricultural techniques
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one reason for the high population densities of cities in 2000 B.C.?
Lack of walls
Large land areas
Abundance of clean water sources
Widespread transportation
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did modern cities as we know them get their start?
10,000 years ago
5,000 years ago
2000 B.C.
Industrial Revolution
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