Question

In which regions did cities first begin to emerge over 5000 years ago?

• A. The rainforests of South America
• B. The desert regions of Asia and Africa
• C. The plains of North America
• D. The islands of the Pacific Ocean

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The desert regions of Asia and Africa

• Cities began to emerge in the desert regions of Asia and Africa more than 5000 years ago.

• Most of them were located on the margins of deserts rather than in the centre of them.

• Cities such as Cairo, Damascus and Baghdad served as centres of administration, education, religion, commercial activity and transportation