Which of the following were necessary conditions and which the causes, of early urbanisation, and which would you say were the outcome of the growth of cities:
(a) highly productive agriculture, (b) water transport, (c) the lack of metal and stone, (d) the division of labour, (e) the use of seals, (f) the military power of kings that made labour compulsory ?
Cities and towns are not just places with large populations. It is when an economy develops in spheres other than food production that it becomes an advantage for people to cluster in towns.
Following are the necessary conditions for urbanisation-
(i) Highly productive agriculture.
(ii) Water transport.
(iii) The division of labour.
Causes of early urbanisation -
(i) Lack of mental and stones.
(ii) The use of seals.
(iii) The military power of kings that made labour compulsory.
Outcome of growth of cities-
(i) Efficient transport system.
(ii) Trade and system developed.
