Learning Goals Chapter 2 V3

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Learning goals chapter 2

2.1 History of cities

1. Where did the first cities develop?

2. How was it possible for cities to be formed?

3. In what ways do cities grow?

4. What kind of different functions do cities have? 

Where did the first cities develop?

1. Near the Thames
2. Near water
3. Fertile Crescent
4. Rejuvenation

How was it possible for cities to be formed? Why did it grow?

Organic Growth

Planned Growth

What function does the city of Bengaluru have?

2.2 Brussels: a city of political power

1.  What is the function of an administrative centre?
2. How did the city of Brussels develop to become an administrative centre?
3. Why is Brussels a popular city for many NGOs?

4. How do the NGOs and EU institutions in Brussels influence the city?

What is the function of an administrative centre?

1. Political
2. Important decisions are made
3. Cantonment
4. IT

How did the city of Brussels develop to become an administrative centre?

Why is Brussels a popular city for many NGOs?

1. Make trading possible
2. Give protection
3. There is a container port
4. Provide jobs

How do the NGOs and EU institutions in Brussels influence the city?

2.3 London: international financial centre

1. How does London's history affect its current function?
2. What is the function of the financial centre?
3. What are the reasons for London becoming an international financial centre?

4. How does the financial sector in London influence living in the city?

How does London's history affect its current function?

What is the function of the financial centre?

1. Technological development
2. Strong focus on trade and the technological development
3. Strong focus on trade and the exchange of capital
4. Two core cities that work together

What are the reasons for London becoming an international financial centre?

What is a: Financial centre + Financial institution + Financial sector?

2.4 Shanghai: City of transport and distribution

1. How did Shanghai become a significant transport hub?

2. What are the functions of a transport hub?

3. Why are Shanghai's SEZs important to its succes?

4. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Shanghai?

What is a transport hub?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Shanghai?

Strength

Weakness

Overpopulation

Smog

WTO

Big gap between poor and rich

FDI

2.5 Bengaluru: Technological centre

1. How did Bengaluru develop to become a technological centre?
2. What are the functions of a technological centre?
3. What are the challenges for living and working here?

What is a technological centre?

How did Bengaluru develop to become a technological centre?

What are the challenges for living and working here?

1. A lot of slums
2. A lot of new jobs
3. New IT hubs
4. Expensive to live

2.6 The city of the future

1. How will cities of the future be provided with energy?

2. What does the future look like for cities in LEDCs, such as Kinshasa?

How will cities of the future be provided with energy?
Give 3 examples of renewable energy.

What does the future look like for cities in LEDCs, such as Kinshasa?

1. There will be lots of slums
2. More pollution
3. Economic power decreases
4. Economic power increases

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