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Town Origins and Functions
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Town Origins and Functions
📚 Part 1: Understanding Towns
1. What is the main reason why towns first developed in history?
People wanted to live together for safety and trade
There were no farms available
The government told people to build towns
Towns were built for entertainment only
2. Which of these are important functions of a town? (Tick all that apply)
Providing shops and markets for goods
Offering services like schools and hospitals
Creating jobs and employment
Having only houses and nothing else
3. What factors can influence how a town grows and changes over time?
Only the weather
Social, economic, and environmental factors
Just the number of people
Only what the mayor decides
4. Fill in the blanks: Towns provide three main things for people: __________, __________, and __________.
🏘️ Part 2: Town Functions
5. Give two examples of goods that people can buy in towns:
a) _________________________
b) _________________________
6. Give two examples of services that towns provide:
a) _________________________
b) _________________________
7. Give two examples of jobs that people might have in towns:
a) _________________________
b) _________________________
8. Look at the changes between old and modern towns. Explain one way that towns have changed over time and why this change happened:
🎯 Part 3: Thinking About Towns
9. If you were a town mayor, what is one improvement you would make to help the people in your town? Explain your choice:
10. Why do you think it's important for towns to have a mix of shops, services, and jobs rather than just one type?
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