GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Why is the location of Constantinople ideal?
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Provided protection of the eastern frontier
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far from Germanic invasions in western empire
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had crossroads of trade
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -First settled in the seventh century B.C., Constantinople developed into a thriving port thanks to its prime geographic location between Europe and Asia and its natural harbor.
Detailed explanation-2: -The city was located on the Bosporus Strait between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Constantinople lay at the crossroads of important trade routes linking Europe and Asia. As a result, Constantinople was the most important city for trade for hundreds of years.
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