Question

According to the article by Kim Tong-hyung, Seoul started its transition to a modern industrial city under Japanese colonial rule, with increasing commercial activities and factories and heavy industrial facilities being constructed in the city's outlying areas.

True

False

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QUESTION 9

According to Rowe, modernization has typically brought with it the rule of law, social pluralism and a reliance on representative bodies for governance.

True

False

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QUESTION 10

According to Mahtab-uz-Zaman, the compact urban form of Hong Kong originated from its topography and shortage of land for development.

True

False

Answer 1

True

After the colony rule ended in 1945 a rapid growth has already been exhibited by the city which went on for the 35 years Japan was in power and because of this, from a small city Seoul went on to become one of the largest cities of the world.

9. False

According to Peter Rowe the rise of east Asia and various cities like Seoul. Singapore, Beijing are because of high competition referring to social pluralism but not in any reliance on representative bodies.

10. True

According to Mahtab-uz-Zaman the compact urban form of Hong Kong is by default because most of it's total land area is covered with mountains and therefore only 17% are developed which makes the density of this area high and favorable for development.