Question

Which describes a major reason Constantine moved his capital to Byzantium?

He wanted to build on a spot where no city ever existed.

He chose Byzantium for its strategic location.

He wanted a capital that was closer to Africa.

He chose Byzantium because it was the busiest city in the empire.,

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) he chose Byzantium for its strategic location.

A major reason why Constantine moved his capital to Byzantium was that he chose Byzantium for its strategic location.

Roman Emperor chose well. Constantinople was a strategic place concerning Europe and Asia. It represented a key trade place where many merchants and ethnicities gathered in this cosmopolitan city. Its connection to the sea represented an advantage to the Roman Empire and the mixture of Roman, Greek, and Persian culture favored the commerce exchange.

Answer 2

He chose Byzantium mainly for its strategic position. The Roman Empire expanded too much to keep Rome as its capital, Constantine needed to stay closer to the oriental borders in order to keep them safe from the dangerous oriental populations.