Permanent human settlement very recent; first cities 3500 bce, earliest cities associated with culture hearths/ 1st civilization in regions with favourable physical conditions e. g. river valleys of tigris & euphrates rivers in mesopotamia (present day iran/iraq) Urbanization process whereby a society is transformed from predominately rural to urban in character, i. e a process of societal change reflecting the increasing importance of cities and urbanism first instance of urbanization . Urbanism way of life (values, behavior) associated with city living. Shock city a city seen as the embodiment of surprising and un precedented changes in economic, social and cultural conditions. World city a city in which a disproportionate share of the world"s most important business is conducted: a brief history of urbanization. First cities 5000 to 6000 years ago: agricultural surplus theory, city as public good (religious or military functions, city as a center of exchange (economic/market functions)
Yes. Not only me, at present most of the people, all over the world are doing the same. In this world we live in a together in a society with people from different places, different customs, and backgrounds. As we live together, we grow together, we also learn about other cultures and we accept them. There is a mutual two way exchange of cultural behaviors. This process is usually called "Acculturation". Also with technologies like television, internet, social media, etc. There is a widespread of information which is easily accessible to everyone. People following other cultures is most commonly evident in their dressing style (fashion). For example, long ago in India, ancestors used to wear Kurtas and dhotis. Where as we can see now present generation wearing jeans, t-shirts, and shirts of different patterns which is originally adopted from western culture.
9. If yes, did you know the meaning, significance and importance of that symbol?
