Jericho: The Oldest City in the World
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When was Jericho founded according to UNESCO?

  • 10,000 BCE (correct)
  • 12,000 BCE
  • 8,000 BCE
  • 6,000 BCE

Which culture founded Jericho?

  • Paleolithic culture
  • Mesopotamian culture
  • Natufian culture (correct)
  • Mayan culture

What is another name for the period during which Jericho was founded?

  • Iron Age
  • Neolithic (correct)
  • Industrial Age
  • Bronze Age

Why did Natufians settle in Jericho?

<p>Natural springs and fertile soil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What important development was Jericho known for being before?

<p>Writing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant cultural aspect were Natufians known for?

<p>Sedentary culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the tower with 22 stairs in Jericho?

<p>It was a defensive fortification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original building style in Neolithic Jericho?

<p>Circular (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the development of irrigation in Neolithic Jericho?

<p>To increase the urban population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of the transition from round to rectilinear buildings in Neolithic cities?

<p>It was a gradual process that occurred over centuries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that enabled the growth of Jericho's urban population during the first 1,000 years of its existence?

<p>The implementation of irrigation systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the first cities, like Jericho, according to the information provided?

<p>To provide a more secure and stable living environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • Jericho in Palestine is considered one of the oldest cities in the world, founded around 10,000 BCE during the Neolithic period when humans began domesticating plants and animals.
  • The city was founded by the Natufian culture, known for being one of the first sedentary cultures, settling down around 12,000 BCE, before the advent of agriculture.
  • Jericho's location near the Jordan River in the Dead Sea, with natural springs and fertile soil, attracted the Natufians, making it a suitable site for their settlement and agriculture.
  • Jericho was known for being the first city with fortifications, including a tower with 22 stairs, and within the first 1,000 years of its existence, developed irrigation systems to support an estimated population of 2,000 to 3,000 people.
  • The evolution of city building in Neolithic Jericho included transitioning from round to rectilinear buildings, showcasing a common theme in early city development.

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Explore the history of Jericho in Palestine, believed to be one of the oldest cities in the world. Learn about its founding by the Natufian culture around 10,000 BCE during the Neolithic period, a time before writing and metal usage.

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