Question 1

According to Hutter, by the year ________ approximately half of all people in the world were urban dwellers.
A)2007
B)2010
C)2025
D)2050

Accepted Answer

According to Hutter, by the year 2007, approximately half of all people in the world were urban dwellers.

Question 2

Predictions are that by the year 2030 urban areas are expected to have about ________ percent of the world's population.
A)40
B)50
C)60
D)70

Accepted Answer

The United Nations predicts that by 2030, around 60% of the world's population will live in urban areas. This trend of urbanization is expected to continue in the future.

Question 3

By 2050, ______ percent of the world's population are predicted to be living in urban areas.
A)50
B)60
C)66
D)75

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, 66 percent of the world's population is predicted to be living in urban areas by 2050. This means that two-thirds of the global population will reside in cities and other urban areas.

Question 4

According to Kingsley Davis, cities and urbanization…
A)have been key features of human life since our beginnings.
B)have been around much longer than other aspects of society, such as language and religion.
C)are impossible to date accurately.
D)are relatively recent developments in human history.

Accepted Answer

Kingsley Davis believed that cities and urbanization are relatively recent developments in human history, and were not present in the earliest stages of human societies.

Question 5

In what parts of the world will the growth mostly occur?
A)Europe
B)North America
C)Latin America
D)Asia and Africa

Accepted Answer

According to current population growth trends and projections, the majority of population growth is expected to occur in Asia and Africa, with Africa having the highest projected growth rate. Europe and North America have relatively stable or declining population growth rates, while Latin America is projected to have modest growth.

Question 6

Barbara Boyle Torrey notes that the most striking examples of the ongoing urbanization of the world are the…
A)increasing number of large Western cities.
B)rise of megacities with 10 million or more people.
C)rise of small towns in Asia.
D)changes that have led to a reversal of the urban revolutions.

Accepted Answer

The author notes that the most striking examples of the ongoing urbanization of the world are the rise of megacities with 10 million or more people. Option A is incorrect as the question does not specify only Western cities. Option C is incorrect as the author does not mention small towns in Asia specifically. Option D is incorrect as there is no mention of a reversal of urban revolutions.

Question 7

After discussing the first and second urban revolutions, Hutter suggests that a third urban revolution is going on now.This third urban revolution is related to…
A)deindustrialization.
B)massive urban growth in non-Western cities.
C)the rising city-suburb disparity ranking in the U.S.
D)the shift to industrial production in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

The third urban revolution that Hutter suggests is ongoing is related to the massive urban growth in non-Western cities. This is evidenced by the rapid development of cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, which has led to the emergence of megacities and the urbanization of large populations.

Question 8

If you are interested in the rate at which an urban population grows over a period of time relative to its initial size, you would focus on…
A)urbanization.
B)urban growth.
C)urban transition.
D)urbanism.

Accepted Answer

The term "urban growth" specifically refers to the increase in size or population of an urban area over a period of time, which is what the question is asking for. Urbanization (A) refers to the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas, urban transition (C) refers to the shift from an agricultural society to an urban one, and urbanism (D) refers to the way of life characteristic of cities. While these concepts may be related to urban growth, they do not directly answer the question being asked.

Question 9

Which of the following refers to the social psychological consequences of urban living?
A)urbanization
B)urban growth
C)urban transition
D)urbanism

Accepted Answer

Urbanism refers to the social psychological consequences of urban living. Urbanization refers to the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas, urban growth refers to the physical expansion of cities and towns, and urban transition refers to the shift from an agricultural-based economy to an industrial-based economy.

Question 10

The growth of cities has long been tied to human progress and to equating cities with…
A)religion.
B)civilization.
C)etymology.
D)norms and values.

Accepted Answer

The growth of cities has historically been associated with the development of civilization and the concentration of people, resources, and social organization.

Question 11

The importance of cities is reflected in Mumford's idea that cities…
A)were necessary before agriculture could develop.
B)historically undermine the possibility of preserving the power and culture of a community.
C)are the points of maximum concentration for the power and culture of a community.
D)are the oldest and therefore the most important type of human settlement.

Accepted Answer

Mumford believed that cities were important because they were the points of maximum concentration for the power and culture of a community. He argued that cities were not just centers of population, but were also centers of culture, education, and innovation.

Question 12

Hutter uses the microsociological approach of ________ and the macrosociological approach of ________ to understand cities.
A)symbolic interactionism; urban ecology
B)urban ecology; urban political economy
C)urbanization; urbanism
D)symbolic interactionism; urban political economy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hutter uses the microsociological approach of ________...

Question 13

A symbolic interactionist would understand cities and urban life by focusing on…
A)the urban ecological environment.
B)urban class structures and their effects on access to resources.
C)the use of shared symbols to make sense of the world.
D)unconscious psychological processes that determine the mental health of urbanites.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism emphasizes the importance of shared symbols and meanings in shaping social interactions and shaping our understanding of the world. In urban environments, people use a variety of shared symbols and cultural practices to navigate the complexities of city life, from street signs to fashion trends to slang language. By analyzing the ways in which people use symbols and gestures to communicate and interpret their experiences, symbolic interactionists can gain insight into the social dynamics of urban life.

Question 14

What is one of the most common consequences of rapid population growth in developing countries?
A)increased mobility
B)formal economic growth
C)increased healthcare
D)shantytowns

Accepted Answer

Rapid population growth in developing countries often leads to a scarcity of resources, including housing. This can result in the formation of shantytowns, which are informal settlements characterized by poor living conditions, lack of access to basic services, and high rates of poverty.

Question 15

An urban political economist would understand cities and urban life by focusing on…
A)the urban ecological environment.
B)urban class structures and their effects on access to resources.
C)the use of shared symbols to make sense of the world.
D)unconscious psychological processes that determine the mental health of urbanites.

Accepted Answer

Urban political economy examines how political and economic structures in urban areas shape access to resources and opportunities. This perspective looks at how class, race, and gender hierarchies influence the distribution of resources, and how these disparities impact urban life. The other options listed do not directly address these concerns.

Question 16

A microlevel approach to urban living is needed, because macrolevel approaches ignore…
A)emergent creative aspects of individuals and the emergent quality of social interaction.
B)urban class structures and their effects on access to resources that people need to live.
C)urbanization, urban growth, and urban transition.
D)how interactional patterns are determined by large-scale social structures.

Accepted Answer

A microlevel approach focuses on the individual level of analysis, taking into account the emergent creative aspects of individuals and the emergent quality of social interaction. Macrolevel approaches, on the other hand, focus on large-scale social structures and may overlook these important aspects of urban living.

Question 17

Symbolic interactionism begins with the basic premise that…
A)people are active interpreters of their environment.
B)people's behavior is completely shaped by their social class.
C)people focus on the biotic environment in deciding how to act.
D)people take their cues for behavior from large-scale social structures.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism is based on the idea that individuals actively interpret their environment and construct meaning through their interactions with others. This perspective emphasizes the importance of individual agency and emphasizes that people are not simply passive products of their social structures.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of Blumer's basic premises of symbolic interactionism?
A)Cities are shaped by the social class structure of the society in which they exist.
B)Human beings act toward things on the basis of the meanings that the things have for them.
C)The meanings of things arise out of the social interactions one has with others.
D)These meanings are handled or modified through an interpretive process used by persons in dealing with the objects or situations that they encounter.

Accepted Answer

The premise that "cities are shaped by the social class structure of the society in which they exist" is not one of Blumer's basic premises of symbolic interactionism. The other options - human beings acting based on meanings, meanings arising out of social interactions, and modified through interpretive processes - are all fundamental premises of symbolic interactionism.

Question 19

Symbolic interactionists believe that any environmental space, whether a building, a street, or a city, should be seen in terms of its…
A)physical structure.
B)physical characteristics.
C)symbolic meaning.
D)biotic environment.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionists focus on how people assign symbolic meanings to physical spaces and objects. They believe that understanding these meanings is crucial to understanding human behavior within those spaces.

Question 20

W.I.Thomas is best known for his concept of the…
A)"definition of the situation."
B)"ecological complex."
C)"city as a state of mind."
D)"public realm."

Accepted Answer

W.I.Thomas is best known for his concept of the "definition of the situation," which holds that people's behavior is influenced not only by objective reality, but also by their subjective interpretation of that reality. This idea suggests that individuals have the power to create their own reality through their beliefs, perceptions, and actions, and that those realities can in turn shape their behavior and the behavior of those around them. The concept of the definition of the situation has been highly influential in the fields of sociology, psychology, and communication studies.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Experiencing Cities

According to Hutter, by the year ________ approximately half of all people in the world were urban dwellers.

Predictions are that by the year 2030 urban areas are expected to have about ________ percent of the world's population.

By 2050, ______ percent of the world's population are predicted to be living in urban areas.

According to Kingsley Davis, cities and urbanization…

In what parts of the world will the growth mostly occur?

Barbara Boyle Torrey notes that the most striking examples of the ongoing urbanization of the world are the…

After discussing the first and second urban revolutions, Hutter suggests that a third urban revolution is going on now.This third urban revolution is related to…

If you are interested in the rate at which an urban population grows over a period of time relative to its initial size, you would focus on…

Which of the following refers to the social psychological consequences of urban living?

The growth of cities has long been tied to human progress and to equating cities with…

The importance of cities is reflected in Mumford's idea that cities…

Hutter uses the microsociological approach of and the macrosociological approach of to understand cities.

A symbolic interactionist would understand cities and urban life by focusing on…

What is one of the most common consequences of rapid population growth in developing countries?

An urban political economist would understand cities and urban life by focusing on…

A microlevel approach to urban living is needed, because macrolevel approaches ignore…

Symbolic interactionism begins with the basic premise that…

Which of the following is NOT one of Blumer's basic premises of symbolic interactionism?

Symbolic interactionists believe that any environmental space, whether a building, a street, or a city, should be seen in terms of its…

W.I.Thomas is best known for his concept of the…