Migration Patterns
When people move from the countryside to the city, it is called
Rural-urban migration
What kind of labour did mill owners utilize to increae their profits?
Child labour
The soil near Rome's Tiber River was very fertile due to the presence of what?
Volcanic ash
The area Mesopotamian civilizations developed in is called
The Fertile Crescent
Name an example of what a primary industry in a rural area might be
Answers may include
-Agriculture
-Forestry (Logging)
-Fishing
-Mining
What is an example of a pull factor that might lead someone to move to Japan?
Answers may include
-Interest in language/culture
-Job opportunities
-Post Secondary Education opportunities
What were the three main social classes in Manchester at the time of the Industrial Revolution?
Lower (Working), Middle, and Upper class
The Roman Forum was the heart of Rome and had a number of purposes within society. Name one.
Answers may include
-Public gatherings
-Marketplaces
-Political speeches
-Elections
-Religious ceremonies
-Celebrations
What is the name of the mythical king who is thought to have founded Uruk?
King Gilgamesh
The common measurement for city size is to have a population of _______________ or more people
50,000
What is 'economic migration'?
Economic migration is the voluntary movement of people in search of employment, better wages, and/or an improved standard of living.
Name 2 long-term advantages to the Industrialization process in Manchester
-Affordable (consumer) goods
-Higher wages
-Shorter working hours
-Tax revenues resulting in higher standard of living
-Housing, diet, clothing improvements
What is the difference between planned settlements and transformed settlements?
Planned settlements are towns that were built by the Romans from the ground up.
Transformed settlements are towns that existed before the Romans took them over, but were improved by their building styles.
Examples may include
-Irrigation systems
-Seed Funnels
The percentage of Canadians living in urban areas is described as over what percentage?
80%
The movement of Indian peoples as slaves or indentured labourers to Africa is an example of which migration type?
Forced or Involuntary migration
Why are industrial cities sometimes referred to as a "false allure"? What is one modern day example?
Possible Answer
Because the pull factors that brought people to the cities, such as high wages and promises of a better life, were often not accurate for most people.
The American Dream is an example of this.
Roman settlements used roads to divide areas into blocks called insulae. The two perpendicular streets that were almost always present were called...
The Cardo and the Decumanus
What theory do archeologists have for why people lived in Tal Braak?
For religious reasons
Civilizations historically developed near water. List two reasons why this was the case.
Examples might include...
-Easy defense
-Access to drinking source
-Easy travel
-Supports agriculture
Give an example of a 4-step migration pattern
Answers should follow this locational pattern: rural town - regional urban center - bigger urban center - international
Due to the poor sanitary conditions at the time, what happened in many industrial cities? (*Be specific)
Widespread sickness- diseases such as cholera swept through the population
How did the Battle of Actium transform Roman society?
After the Battle of Actium, Octavian became the sole leader of Rome, marking the end of the Roman Republic and the start of the Roman Empire
Which two rivers was Mesopotamia situated between?
The Tigris River and the Euphrates River
Why are measurement standards for what qualifies as a city/town/village not the same across the world?
Sample Answer
Countries are vastly different in terms of population, land mass, density, and even lifestyle. As a result, it is too difficult to measure using one universal standard.