Which one of the following is the first urban settlement in the world to reach a population size of one million (million-plus city)?
- A. London ✓
- B. Paris
- C. New York
- D. Washington D.C.
Correct Answer: A. London
Explanation
London was the first city in the world to reach a population of one million around the year 1800, primarily driven by the early stages of the Industrial Revolution.
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