(1) How did cities develop thousands of years ago?About Cities
Cities developed when some farming people found time to specialize in building and commerce.
(2) Where were cities built?
They were built in safe suitable places such as by rivers or the sea.
(3) Where were many Islamic cities built?
They were built around palaces, mosques, and markets.
(4) What is the oldest capital city in the world?
Damascus is the oldest city in the world.
(5) What is the oldest settlement in the world?
Jericho is the oldest settlement in the world.
(6) What does the architecture of cities reflect?
It reflects the climate.
(7) How were ancient organized?
A ruler controlled many aspects of life.
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How are modern cities organized?
Modern cities have police, courts and prisons to control criminals.
Two cities
1. What is Hong Kong?
It is a group of about 260 rocky islands surrounding a mainland area.
2. What is the capital of Hong Kong?
The capital of Hong Kong is Victoria.
3. What are “boat dwellers?”
They are people who live on small boats in a harbour. They have their own floating schools, markets and restaurants.
4. Do people in Mexico speak Spanish? Why?
People speak Spanish in Mexico because Mexico City it was conquered by the Spanish in 1521.
5. What is the origin of Mexico?
It was an Aztec city.
6. Why do tourists visit Mexico?
To visit the ancient Aztec ruins and the museums.
Cities developed when some farming people found time to specialize in building and commerce.
(2) Where were cities built?
They were built in safe suitable places such as by rivers or the sea.
(3) Where were many Islamic cities built?
They were built around palaces, mosques, and markets.
(4) What is the oldest capital city in the world?
Damascus is the oldest city in the world.
(5) What is the oldest settlement in the world?
Jericho is the oldest settlement in the world.
(6) What does the architecture of cities reflect?
It reflects the climate.
(7) How were ancient organized?
A ruler controlled many aspects of life.
(
How are modern cities organized?Modern cities have police, courts and prisons to control criminals.
Two cities
1. What is Hong Kong?
It is a group of about 260 rocky islands surrounding a mainland area.
2. What is the capital of Hong Kong?
The capital of Hong Kong is Victoria.
3. What are “boat dwellers?”
They are people who live on small boats in a harbour. They have their own floating schools, markets and restaurants.
4. Do people in Mexico speak Spanish? Why?
People speak Spanish in Mexico because Mexico City it was conquered by the Spanish in 1521.
5. What is the origin of Mexico?
It was an Aztec city.
6. Why do tourists visit Mexico?
To visit the ancient Aztec ruins and the museums.
