Question

Explain how cities arose. 5

Answer 1

Early cities developed in a number of regions, from Mesopotamia to Asia to the Americas. The very first cities were founded in Mesopotamia after the Neolithic Revolution, around 7500 BCE. Mesopotamian cities included Eridu, Uruk, and Ur. Early cities also arose in the Indus Valley and ancient China.

Answer 2

Answer:

▪ In course of time, large amounts of surplus crops started being produced.

▪ Some people could now spend all their time manufacturing goods to meet

various other needs through a variety of occupations such as pot-making,

weaving, brick-making, tool-making, etc.

▪ The exchange of goods led to the growth of trade and trade centres. Trade

centres where a large number of people settled developed into cities. A city is

larger than a village both in area and population.

▪ Village life is simple because village people have similar needs and similar

occupations. In contrast, city life is complex as people have different activities,

and hence many needs and occupations.