HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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It was built on top of an old gold mine.
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It was always at war with other civilizations.
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It was connected to the Silk Road and other trade routes.
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It was the religious center of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why did Constantinople become a rich and powerful city? Protected by walls and water, it commanded key trade routes linking Europe and Asia, making it Europe’s busiest marketplace.
Detailed explanation-2: -The other commodities that were traded, in Constantinople and elsewhere, were numerous: oil, wine, salt, fish, meat, vegetables, other alimentary products, timber and wax. Ceramics, linen, and woven cloth were also items of trade. Luxury items, such as silks, perfumes and spices were also important.
Detailed explanation-3: -The position of Constantinople, with its surroundings and natural harbors, secured an uninterrupted supply of wheat and other necessities of a big city. An important geographical factor is the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn Bay, which surrounded two-thirds of the city and made its defense easier.
Detailed explanation-4: -Constantinople was a significant player in the ancient Silk Road. It was considered the primary western terminus of the main route of the Silk Road, connecting Europe to China. The city was the capital of a number of different empires, including the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.