The ancient Mesopotamiam civilization <em>influenced</em> their successors and <em>transmitted</em> important knowledge and culture, which have <em>shaped</em> the modern civilization. Some fields of study affected by them are:
Astronomy - their knowledge of solar and lunar eclipses.
Agriculture - fases of the moon for planting.
Mathematics - division of the circumference in 360 degrees.
Architecture - some knowledge ant techniques.
Writing and several other fields.
The answer is A "he standardized weights, measures, and currency."
Constantinopole was more in the middle of the Empire than Rome at the time. Additionally, it can be argued that he felt that Rome was becoming unsuitable: corrupted by the fights among politicians and not stable (under threat of attacks from Germanic tribes): Constantinopole was safer and more stable at the time.
The correct option is B.
A brain trust refers to a group of experts, usually academicians, who advises a government official on a particular issue. These experts are usually consulted because of their expertise in a specific field. They serve as advisers to a government on specific policies.