Question

Which statement explains why

Constantinople was so wealthy?

A. Constantinople formed an alliance with
the wealthier empire of the Kievan Rus

B.It carried out successful military conquests against the former Roman
Empire

C.The use of the Justinian Code protected the rich against peasant
revolts

D.The city's location on key water routes
made it a center of trade

Answer 1

The answer is D.

The reason it is D is because of it’s strategic location along the Black and Mediterranean seas that enabled trade between both of them. The city was also a small peninsula meaning that almost all of its sides were blocked by water and the grand Theodosian walls protected the one side of land and the port of Constantinople had a large chain that prevented unauthorized ships to cross the straight.

Answer 2

Answer: D

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