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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which statement explaining Constantine's choice of Byzantium as his new capital is not correct? A. It contained the tombs of Jesus, Peter, and several other Christian saints. B. It was closer to important sources of trade in Russia, Egypt, and the Far East. C. It lay in a strategically important location that could be defended against attack. D. Its location near fertile agricultural land made it easy to feed a growing population.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

will give medals

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lemme see if i know the answer

OpenStudy (some.random.cool.kid):

all the above ..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it can only be one of them

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@some.random.cool.kid

OpenStudy (some.random.cool.kid):

xD ik brb

OpenStudy (some.random.cool.kid):

If you look at a map you can see that Byzantium was a great location for a strong city. It controlled both the land and sea routs and therefore collected revenues from the traders that used the city both from the east and the west. It also had military advantages by lad, sea and river.

OpenStudy (some.random.cool.kid):

probably strategy

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thx @some.random.cool.kid

OpenStudy (some.random.cool.kid):

oh no prob

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