Question

what was a major effect of the economic boom in modern southwest asian cities?

○ decreased global trade

○ rapid urbanization and construction of modern infrastructure

○ a shift from urban centers to rural villages

○ a focus on religious conflicts over trade

Explanation:

1. Analyze "Decreased global trade": Economic boom usually increases trade, so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze "Rapid urbanization and construction of modern infrastructure": Economic growth attracts people to cities, leading to urbanization and infrastructure development, which fits.
3. Analyze "A shift from urban centers to rural villages": Economic boom draws people to cities, not away, so incorrect.
4. Analyze "A focus on religious conflicts over trade": Economic boom focuses on trade/economy, not religious conflicts over trade, so incorrect.

Answer:

B. Rapid urbanization and construction of modern infrastructure