One Main Reason for the Development of Cities from Villages

question 13

Multiple Choice

One main reason for the development of cities from villages was that food

• A)tended to be perishable so people had to stay in one place.
• B)was available in surplus which increased town growth.
• C)was disseminated over wide areas inhibiting growth.
• D)simply was not available in large amounts.

---

Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profit that is held or retained and saved for future use, investment, or debt repayment, rather than being paid out to shareholders.

Common Shares

Equity investments that represent ownership interests in a corporation, entitling holders to dividends and voting rights.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and losses from total revenue.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, often derived from the company's profits.