Question

Which statement explaining Constantine's choice of Byzantium as his new capital is not correct? A. It contained the tombs of Jesus, Peter, and several other Christian saints. B. It was closer to important sources of trade in Russia, Egypt, and the Far East. C. It lay in a strategically important location that could be defended against attack. D. Its location near fertile agricultural land made it easy to feed a growing population.

Answer 1

The incorrect statement is C (It lay in a strategically important location that could be defended against attack. This is incorrect because Constantine or Byzantium, as it was previously called came under attack many times. However it did certainly contain important holy tombs and sacrilegious sites, which initially attracted the Christian emperor. It was also right in the middle of Europe and the Far East and was an important trading site. It also had very fertile agricultural land.

Answer 2

C. It lay in a strategically important location that could be defended against attack. is the wrong answer