Question

Which of the following statements accurately describe the historical development and characteristics of urban centers in desert regions?

1. Cities in desert regions of Asia and Africa primarily emerged in the central, most arid parts of the deserts.
2. Ancient cities like Cairo, Damascus, and Baghdad were significant hubs for administration, learning, faith, trade, and transit.
3. The discovery of oil wealth in West Asia and North Africa has had no impact on the creation or modernization of cities in these areas.
4. Mecca and Medina are recognized as the holiest cities within the Islamic faith.

• A. None of these
• B. iv only
• C. ii, iv
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ii, iv

• 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

• Mecca and Medina are Islam's holiest cities

• In the past few decades, oil wealth in West Asia and North Africa has led to the founding of new cities and the transformation of older ones.