Characteristics of Algerian Population and Cities Quiz
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What was the approximate proportion of sedentary people in the Algerian population?

  • Half
  • One third (correct)
  • One quarter
  • Two thirds
  • What was the estimated population of Algeria in 1830?

  • 2-3 million
  • 5-7 million
  • 1-2 million
  • 3-5 million (correct)
  • Which of the following cities did not have a population of more than 40,000 inhabitants?

  • Oran
  • Tlemcen (correct)
  • Médéa
  • Algiers
  • What was the distribution of the indigenous Algerian population before 1830?

    <p>Mainly nomads and semi-nomads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of the population of Algerian cities?

    <p>Fairly heterogeneous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the population of smaller towns in Algeria?

    <p>Around 5,000 inhabitants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current state of medinas in Algerian cities?

    <p>Characterized by deteriorating buildings, poverty, and overcrowding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were Negro Villages and Slums usually located in Algerian cities?

    <p>On the outskirts of towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the dense spread of construction and city sprawl in new towns in Algerian cities?

    <p>Migration from rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which urban component in Algerian cities was mainly occupied by Europeans historically?

    <p>Colonial city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific challenges are medinas facing in Algerian cities according to the text?

    <p>Deterioration of buildings, poverty, overcrowding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major consequence of rapid urbanization and significant population growth in Algerian cities?

    <p>Essential need for controlling urban space</p> Signup and view all the answers

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