1.2 - The Significance of Urbanism
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Practice Questions
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What is urbanism?
💡 Hint: Think about city life versus rural life.
Name one factor that contributes to urban economies?
💡 Hint: Consider how cities acquire goods.
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What defines urban economies?
💡 Hint: Consider the various activities that occur in cities.
True or False: Writing was primarily used for literature in early urban societies.
💡 Hint: Think about the early functions of writing.
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Evaluate the role of writing in fostering trade and administrative efficiency in urban centers. Include historical examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how towns like Uruk employed writing for daily transactions.
Analyze the impact of division of labor in shaping social hierarchies within urban environments.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how different roles could lead to social distinctions.
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