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What were the characteristics of the modern city?

The characteristics of the modern city were as follows:

(a) Modern cities are often the centres of political power and administration.


(b) Trade and industries flourish here.


(c) Cities were filled with educational and religious institutions as they were thickly populated.


(d) Cities support various social groups such as artisans, merchants and priests.


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