Question 1

The total fertility rate is the number of children born annually for every 1,000 people in the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

From the mid-19th century until the end of World War II, China was subjected to foreign control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A generation or two ago, one correctly thought of more-developed countries as the locales of the world's largest metropolitan areas, or

Accepted Answer

A)  exurbs. 
B)  suburbs. 
C)  urban agglomerations. 
D)  Metropolitan Statistical Areas. 
A)  exurbs. 
B)  suburbs. 
C)  urban agglomerations. 
D)  Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

Question 4

Colonization has several common legacies. Which of the following is part of its national image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Racial 
B)  Political 
C)  Religious 
D)  Educational 
A)  Racial 
B)  Political 
C)  Religious 
D)  Educational

Question 5

Unlike India and China, Southeast Asia has little tradition of large indigenous cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Compare and contrast the urban experiences in China and India.

Accepted Answer

The urban experiences in China and India

Question 7

According to the text, in global perspective, Africa

Accepted Answer

A)  is a continent in crisis. 
B)  is the most urbanized continent. 
C)  has the lowest rate of increase in urbanization. 
D)  has a growing farming community. 
A)  is a continent in crisis. 
B)  is the most urbanized continent. 
C)  has the lowest rate of increase in urbanization. 
D)  has a growing farming community.

Question 8

The chief reason for the loss of life among Latin American natives in the 16th century was

Accepted Answer

A)  wars with the Spanish and Portuguese colonists. 
B)  diseases imported from India. 
C)  a plunge in the birth rate. 
D)  a lack of access to farmland. 
A)  wars with the Spanish and Portuguese colonists. 
B)  diseases imported from India. 
C)  a plunge in the birth rate. 
D)  a lack of access to farmland.

Question 9

Discuss the twin problems of overpopulation and migration in relation to the development of modern Latin American cities.

Accepted Answer

The twin problems of overpopulation and

Question 10

Most Latin American cities have followed the pattern of rapid industrialization typical of Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Because of Latin America's higher level of education, large-scale immigration occurred between

Accepted Answer

A)  1920 and 1980. 
B)  1840 and 1890. 
C)  1860 and 1930. 
D)  1890 and 1960. 
A)  1920 and 1980. 
B)  1840 and 1890. 
C)  1860 and 1930. 
D)  1890 and 1960.

Question 12

The world's largest urban agglomerations are also referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  Metropolitan Statistical Areas. 
B)  exurbs. 
C)  suburban sprawl. 
D)  megacities. 
A)  Metropolitan Statistical Areas. 
B)  exurbs. 
C)  suburban sprawl. 
D)  megacities.

Question 13

The second wave of European colonization in Africa began in

Accepted Answer

A)  1607. 
B)  1776. 
C)  1862. 
D)  1895. 
A)  1607. 
B)  1776. 
C)  1862. 
D)  1895.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes China's Special Economic Zones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturers are allowed to make deals with foreign companies free from government interference. 
B)  Foreign companies are allowed to freely enter into China in order to make business arrangements. 
C)  They are areas of China that are tax-free, deregulated, and not susceptible to government interference. 
D)  They are agreements made between foreign and domestic companies to boost the Chinese economy. 
A)  Manufacturers are allowed to make deals with foreign companies free from government interference. 
B)  Foreign companies are allowed to freely enter into China in order to make business arrangements. 
C)  They are areas of China that are tax-free, deregulated, and not susceptible to government interference. 
D)  They are agreements made between foreign and domestic companies to boost the Chinese economy.

Question 15

The Inca civilization was based in what is now

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico. 
B)  Peru. 
C)  Panama. 
D)  Brazil. 
A)  Mexico. 
B)  Peru. 
C)  Panama. 
D)  Brazil.

Question 16

Discuss how cultural factors shape cities, using examples from Africa and the Middle East.

Accepted Answer

Cultural factors play a significant role

Question 17

Which of the following is a city in Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hong Kong 
B)  Bangladesh 
C)  Jakarta 
D)  New Delhi 
A)  Hong Kong 
B)  Bangladesh 
C)  Jakarta 
D)  New Delhi

Question 18

The text points out that so-called over-urbanization in the developing world may well get a good deal worse before it gets better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The British destroyed existing cities in India whenever they came upon them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss the purpose and pattern of construction of colonial cities and its effect on class structure and the development of these cities.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of constructing colonial cit

The total fertility rate is the number of children born annually for every 1,000 people in the population.

From the mid-19^th century until the end of World War II, China was subjected to foreign control.

A generation or two ago, one correctly thought of more-developed countries as the locales of the world's largest metropolitan areas, or

Colonization has several common legacies. Which of the following is part of its national image?

Unlike India and China, Southeast Asia has little tradition of large indigenous cities.

Compare and contrast the urban experiences in China and India.

According to the text, in global perspective, Africa

The chief reason for the loss of life among Latin American natives in the 16^th century was

Discuss the twin problems of overpopulation and migration in relation to the development of modern Latin American cities.

Most Latin American cities have followed the pattern of rapid industrialization typical of Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Because of Latin America's higher level of education, large-scale immigration occurred between

The world's largest urban agglomerations are also referred to as

The second wave of European colonization in Africa began in

Which of the following best describes China's Special Economic Zones?

The Inca civilization was based in what is now

Discuss how cultural factors shape cities, using examples from Africa and the Middle East.

Which of the following is a city in Southeast Asia?

The text points out that so-called over-urbanization in the developing world may well get a good deal worse before it gets better.

The British destroyed existing cities in India whenever they came upon them.

Discuss the purpose and pattern of construction of colonial cities and its effect on class structure and the development of these cities.

Exploring the City

Evolution of the Worlds Cities

Development of North American Cities

Urban Sociology: Classic and Modern Statements

Spatial Perspectives: Making Sense of Space

Critical Urban Sociology: the City and Capitalism

The Context of Cities

Comparative Urbanism: the City and Culture

Stratification and Social Class: Urban and Suburban Lifestyles

Race, Ethnicity, and Gender: Urban Diversity

Housing, Education, Crime: Confronting Urban Problems

Urban Planning: Past, Present and Future

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Exam 13: Global Urbanization

The total fertility rate is the number of children born annually for every 1,000 people in the population.

From the mid-19th century until the end of World War II, China was subjected to foreign control.

A generation or two ago, one correctly thought of more-developed countries as the locales of the world's largest metropolitan areas, or

Colonization has several common legacies. Which of the following is part of its national image?

Unlike India and China, Southeast Asia has little tradition of large indigenous cities.

Compare and contrast the urban experiences in China and India.

According to the text, in global perspective, Africa

The chief reason for the loss of life among Latin American natives in the 16th century was

Discuss the twin problems of overpopulation and migration in relation to the development of modern Latin American cities.

Most Latin American cities have followed the pattern of rapid industrialization typical of Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Because of Latin America's higher level of education, large-scale immigration occurred between

The world's largest urban agglomerations are also referred to as

The second wave of European colonization in Africa began in

Which of the following best describes China's Special Economic Zones?

The Inca civilization was based in what is now

Discuss how cultural factors shape cities, using examples from Africa and the Middle East.

Which of the following is a city in Southeast Asia?

The text points out that so-called over-urbanization in the developing world may well get a good deal worse before it gets better.

The British destroyed existing cities in India whenever they came upon them.

Discuss the purpose and pattern of construction of colonial cities and its effect on class structure and the development of these cities.

Exploring the City

Evolution of the Worlds Cities

Development of North American Cities

Urban Sociology: Classic and Modern Statements

Spatial Perspectives: Making Sense of Space

Critical Urban Sociology: the City and Capitalism

The Context of Cities

Comparative Urbanism: the City and Culture

Stratification and Social Class: Urban and Suburban Lifestyles

Race, Ethnicity, and Gender: Urban Diversity

Housing, Education, Crime: Confronting Urban Problems

Urban Planning: Past, Present and Future

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From the mid-19^th century until the end of World War II, China was subjected to foreign control.

The chief reason for the loss of life among Latin American natives in the 16^th century was