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What is a global city also known as?
What is a global city also known as?
According to the text, what is a common feature of a global city?
According to the text, what is a common feature of a global city?
What did Saskia Sassen popularize in her 1991 book?
What did Saskia Sassen popularize in her 1991 book?
Which cities are considered quintessential examples of global cities?
Which cities are considered quintessential examples of global cities?
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What is one of the criteria of a global city based on the text?
What is one of the criteria of a global city based on the text?
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What is the period before the invention of writing systems considered in the field of history?
What is the period before the invention of writing systems considered in the field of history?
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What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
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What distinguishes history from myth according to the text?
What distinguishes history from myth according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of history as described in the text?
What is the main purpose of history as described in the text?
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What term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
What term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
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What term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
What term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
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Which discipline uses a narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
Which discipline uses a narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
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What do historians seek knowledge of the past using, as mentioned in the text?
What do historians seek knowledge of the past using, as mentioned in the text?
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What distinguishes history from myth, according to the text?
What distinguishes history from myth, according to the text?
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What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
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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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Test your knowledge about global cities, their role in the global economic network, and their influence on finance, trade, and culture worldwide.