SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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The city of ____ was the capital of the Eastern Byzantine Empire.
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Alexandria
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Rome
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Istanbul
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Constantinople
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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: -Constantine moved his capital to Byzantium (later named Constantinople ) in 330 AD because the eastern part of the Roman Empire was becoming more important and he wanted a capital that was closer to the center. Also, the area allowed easy access to vast territories via the Marmara sea and the Danube river.
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