Could traditions of multi-ethnic empires in the ancient Mediterranean have made ruling over diverse peoples far removed from Europe seem ‘natural’ or ‘normal’ to early modern or nineteenth century European elites educated with a great reverence for Classical Greece and Rome?

Which of these is not a criticism of the concentric zone model? it does not accurately describe cities after the rise of suburban development. it only applies to cities that grew after the development of the automobile. it assumes that inner-city areas will always be repurposed instead of abandoned. it places too much importance on the traditional central business district.