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What were the causes of urbanization of ancient Mesopotamia? |
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Answer» Early cause of urbanization was as follows:1.Surplus agricultural production or rural prosperity2.Availability of efficient transport3.Rise of trade and commerce4.Division of labour5.Development of writing It is often said that natural fertility and high levels of food production were the causes of early urbanization. It is because of the following reasons:\tNatural fertility encourages settled life and agricultural production.\tIt paved the way for animal husbandry.\tFertility of the soil was also helpful in the beginning of new occupations.\tFlourishing trade and commerce is also another major factor for urbanization.\tThe development of art of writing and administration played a very critical role in the development of urbanization. |
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