SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Constantinople is now known as?
A
Alexandria
B
Istanbul
C
Rome
D
Venice
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Constantinople is an ancient city in modern-day Turkey that’s now known as Istanbul. 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 of Constantinople is an ancient city that exists today in modern Turkey as Istanbul.

Detailed explanation-3: -During this time, the Roman emperor, Constantine the Great, undertook the rebuilding of the entire city. His goal was to make it stand out and give the city monuments similar to those found in Rome. In 330, Constantine declared the city as the capital of the entire Roman Empire and renamed it Constantinople.

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