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Ancient cities of Machu Picchu & Cuzco belong to who?
Incan
Machu Pichu and Cuzco are located where
Andean Highlands
The capital of the Incan empire
Cuzco
In Spanish South America, there still remaining __________ mark/presence
Colonial
Spanish South America has a ____________ oriented infrastructure
Export
In Spanish South America, strong presence of __________
Church
World Most urban region at 80% is _________
Spanish South America
Most urbanized country _____________
Uruguay
Cities can be grouped into 3 catergories in Spanish South America
Andean America

Southern Cone

Portuguese America
This country has the most severe primacy issue
Peru
This country is known for horrible earthquakes
Peru
This city is called the "City of Kings" and the "Garden City"
Lima
Oldest Church in Lima
Church of San Fransisco
Why are land use patterns and public building location in Lima similar to Mexico City
Land uses dictated by Laws of Indies
Where are windows similar to Middle East style located in South America?
Archbishop's Palace located in Peru
When and who founded Lima, Peru
Fransisco Pizarro in 1535
2 official languages in Peru -
1. Spanish

2. Quechua (incan based)
Why is a high level of Primacy a problem for Peru?
Regional inequality between Lima and elsewhere in Peru.
Newcomers aren't welcomed in this city
Lima
Many agricultural jobs are becoming mechanized where
Lima
Brazil doesn't have primate city
TRUE
Brazil is the only country to speak
Portuguese
Colonial Settlements in Brazil were located near what
Coast
First capital of Brazil
Salvador
___________ and ___________ interests encouraged growth in Salvador, Brazil
Political and Commercial
Leader tried to transform Rio into a "_______________"
Tropical Paradise
Is known as the modern cultural center of Brazil
Modern Rio de Janeiro
These type of people can be found in Rio - means "white house"
Cariocas
Favelas are what and found where?
Squatter Settlements located on outer limits of city in Rio
Why are the favelas located on steep hillsides?
Because building codes don't allow building on such slopes
Why was the capital of Brazil moved to Brasilia
To redistribute the Urban population, to balance development
Brasilia has a _______________ urban center
Planned
Brasilia designers copied what type of internal style
Le Corbiese
Most urbanized area in East Asia?
Least urbanized area in East Asia?
1. South Korea
2. China
First capital of Japan
Kyoto
Is tokyo a primate city?
Yes
During the Meiji period in Japan, __________ was eliminated
Feudal System
What is a daimyo?
Japanese version of a feudal lord
City of Tokyo sprawls around
Historic Core of Tokyo
What percent of the population in Japan live in Tokyo
25%
Tokyo-Yokohama conurbation which is called ____
Tokaido
Why are there not many historic buildings in Tokyo?
Earthquakes
Fire
World War II
All of the above
Most populous country in the world?
China
The Maoist Era(1949-1976):
- National economy: taking control of all the ................................; ..................... economy
Means of production; planned economy
During the Maoist era, there was a overwhelming emphasis on
Industrial Growth
During the Maoist era, migration was controlled by
Household Registration
Oldest Capital of the world
Beijing
"Wutong" refers to what?
Tradional alleyways in china
South East Asian cities during pre colonial times were designed to do what?
he city served as symbolic links between human societies on earth and the forces of heaven
What is a Jeepney?
Converted US Army surplus jeep to transport people and baggage in Manila
Largest port in Asia
Singapore-
Most populous democracy in the world
India
Largest temple in India
Sri Meenakshi Temple
Taj Mahal was built by who for what purpose?
Constructed by Shah Jahan in honor of his favorite wife Mumtaz.
1648 Shah Jahan decided to establish a new capital for his Mogul empire...where?
Moved his capital from Agra to Shahjanabad, which is now part of Delhi, due to its strategic location
Current capital of India
Delhi
Mahatma Gandhi's movements
2nd October: International day of non-violence
Dandi Salt March: 1930
Quit India : 1942
India’s financial capital
Mumbai
World city
Information technology industry
Silicon valley of India
Headquarters of large software companies
Bangalore
The world largest island and its smallest continent.
Australia
Most globally linked city in Oceania, yet far far away from the rest of the world…
Sydney
Original inhabitants of Australia
Aborigines
_____________ wasn't colonized
Thailand
Afghanistan has never been
colonized
Globally linked city in review
Bangalore
What is not true about pre-colonial market city in South East Asia
They had a very homogenous ethic population (didn't cause of traders)