Global City Concept Quiz
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What is a global city also known as?

  • Power city (correct)
  • Alpha city
  • Primary city
  • Super city
  • According to the text, what is a common feature of a global city?

  • Isolation from global socioeconomic affairs
  • Low population density
  • Presence of major multinational companies (correct)
  • Limited transportation infrastructure
  • What did Saskia Sassen popularize in her 1991 book?

  • The term 'world center'
  • The idea of global influence over finance
  • The concept of urban hierarchy
  • The term 'global city' (correct)
  • Which cities are considered quintessential examples of global cities?

    <p>New York City, London, Paris, and Tokyo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the criteria of a global city based on the text?

    <p>Presence of major multinational companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period before the invention of writing systems considered in the field of history?

    <p>The prehistoric era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

    <p>Art and material artifacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes history from myth according to the text?

    <p>It relies on verifiable evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of history as described in the text?

    <p>To analyze past events and patterns of cause and effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?

    <p>Legend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?

    <p>Prehistory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline uses a narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

    <p>History</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do historians seek knowledge of the past using, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes history from myth, according to the text?

    <p>History is based on verifiable evidence while myth is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?

    <p>The significance of different causes and effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Global City Concept

    • A global city is also known as a "world city."
    • Common features of a global city include being a central hub for international business and culture.
    • Saskia Sassen popularized the concept of global cities in her 1991 book titled "The Global City."
    • Quintessential examples of global cities are New York City, London, and Tokyo.
    • One criterion for identifying a global city is its concentration of economic resources and influence.

    Study of History

    • The period before the invention of writing systems is referred to as "prehistory."
    • Historians use various sources such as artifacts, oral traditions, and documents to seek knowledge of the past.
    • History is distinguished from myth through empirical evidence and verification of facts.
    • The main purpose of history is to understand and interpret past events to glean insights about human behavior and societies.

    Myth and History

    • "Myth" denotes stories common to a particular culture that lack external supporting evidence.
    • The term "prehistory" specifically describes the timespan of events before written records exist.
    • The discipline of history employs narratives to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events.
    • Historians seek knowledge of the past using a critical approach to assess sources and validate their findings.
    • When analyzing past events, historians often debate the interpretation of evidence and the implications of historical narratives.

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