Question

1
which conclusion is supported by the map?
a urbanization first occurred in sub-saharan africa
b most urban areas before 1500 were located in europe
c urbanization first occurred in cooler climates
d most urban areas before 1500 developed along waterways

Explanation:

Looking at the map (showing pre-1500 urban centers), the marked urban areas are concentrated along major rivers (like the Nile, Tigris-Euphrates, Indus, Yangtze) and coastal waterways. Option A is wrong because Sub-Saharan Africa has no marked early urban centers here. Option B is wrong because most marked areas are in Asia and North Africa, not Europe. Option C is wrong because early urban centers are in warm, riverine climates, not cooler ones. Only Option D aligns with the map's evidence of urban areas along waterways.

Answer:

D. Most urban areas before 1500 developed along waterways