The growth of cities

When did the first cities develop as trading centres in Asia and the Middle East?

• (1) about 5000 years ago

• (2) about 6000 years ago

• (3) about 7000 years ago

What is most modern cities land used for?(write at least 3)

• (1)homes/hospitals/schools

• (2)fields/growing trees/digging holes

What is the very tall buildings called in the cities?

• (1)castles

• (2)palaces

• (3)skyscrapers

What is the middle of the city called?

• (1) central business district

• (2)city town

• (3) skyscrapers

What kinds of buildings can see in the middle of the city?

• (1)schools

• (2)hospitals

• (3) offices/banks/large shops/art galleries/museum

What is the place with factories and residential areas where people live called?

• (1) central business district

• (3) industrial zones

• (3) heart of the city

What is someone who regularly travels to work, especially by train or bus called?

• (1)commuter

• (2)traveller

• (3)passenger

What is a new residential areas that develop around the edges of the city called?

• (1)suburbs

• (2)down town

• (3) industrial zones

What is the conurbations called?

• (1)neighbouring towns and cities may merge/become one very large urban area

• (2)suburbs

• (3)business zone

What is the capital city in Australia?

• (1) Melbourne

• (2)Canberra

• (3)Sydney