Bar chart race: the most populous cities through time

Which city took the lead in population size around 1600, surpassing Beijing?

• Paris

• Istanbul

• London

• Naples

What major event in the late 1700s significantly impacted city populations?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

By the mid-19th century, which city had a population exceeding two million?

• New York

• Tokyo

• London

• Paris

After World War II, which city experienced a rapid population increase, reaching 30 million?

• Tokyo

• London

• New York

• Beijing

Which regions dominated city populations in the last 30 years of the period discussed?

• Australia and Oceania

• Africa and the Middle East

• Asia, India, and Latin America

• Europe and North America