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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which best describes the effect of Constantine moving the capital to Constantinople? A) The city became the headquarters for the Muslim faith and Christians had to move westward B) The city became isolated from the rest of the empire, which led to the formation of a unique culture C) The city became a central hub for trade, which contributed to the empires growth D) The city became a refuge for Christians in the region and people from other religions were banned

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@paki

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is your understanding of this question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (paki):

This new capital was partly due to his decision to adopt Christianity, and partly due to the geography of the Empire. With the new capital, Constantine was able to move his army to many places around the empire in a shorter time with a shorter distance. This would provide him with military advantages, and ensure that supplies were always on hand.. Constantinople provided the city with easy access to the Balkan provinces, and the eastern frontier. Because the city was on a vital trade route, Constantine was similarly able to control the traffic flowing through the Istanbul Strait. This allowed the new capital to flourish economically, and outreach Rome financially. Old Rome also suffered from internal conflicts, and external conflicts from barbarian attackers. So, Constantine basically moved the capital because it had more upsides than downsides. He and the empire would benefit more from moving it than not moving it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the anwer is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it a or d

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