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Which factor is LEAST likely to contribute to the urban revolution?
Which factor is LEAST likely to contribute to the urban revolution?
- Increased reliance on subsistence farming and localized resource management. (correct)
- Technological innovations enhancing production and trade.
- Agricultural surplus leading to specialization of labor.
- Development of complex social hierarchies and governance structures.
What critical shift defines the urban revolution in terms of settlement patterns and social organization?
What critical shift defines the urban revolution in terms of settlement patterns and social organization?
- From egalitarian societies to hierarchical structures focused on resource distribution.
- From localized economies to globalized trade networks facilitated by technological advancements.
- From dispersed rural settlements to nucleated urban centers with diversified social roles. (correct)
- From nomadic lifestyles to sedentary agricultural communities.
Which of the following scenarios would most effectively hinder the progress of an urban revolution in a pre-industrial society?
Which of the following scenarios would most effectively hinder the progress of an urban revolution in a pre-industrial society?
- A society that develops advanced irrigation techniques and crop rotation methods.
- A society that fosters trade relationships with neighboring regions.
- A society that establishes a centralized authority to manage public works.
- A society that experiences continuous warfare and resource scarcity. (correct)
How does the concept of 'social surplus' relate to the urban revolution?
How does the concept of 'social surplus' relate to the urban revolution?
Which characteristic is LEAST indicative of a society undergoing an urban revolution?
Which characteristic is LEAST indicative of a society undergoing an urban revolution?
What is the primary role of technological innovation in facilitating the urban revolution?
What is the primary role of technological innovation in facilitating the urban revolution?
In the context of urban revolution, how does the emergence of a formal governance system impact societal development?
In the context of urban revolution, how does the emergence of a formal governance system impact societal development?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between trade networks and the urban revolution?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between trade networks and the urban revolution?
What differentiating factor marks the urban revolution from simple population growth in a specific area?
What differentiating factor marks the urban revolution from simple population growth in a specific area?
What is a major consequence of the urban revolution on the environment?
What is a major consequence of the urban revolution on the environment?
Flashcards
Urban Revolution
Urban Revolution
The transformation of small settlements into large cities.
Study Notes
- Urban revolution refers to the transformative process where villages or small cities evolve into larger urban centers.
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