3.Which of the following was the main reason that Constantinople was a good location for the capital of the Byzantine empire? A-
it was protected from invaders by the mountains of Asia minor and the Balkans B-it was located at a crossroad for trade between Asia and Europe C-it was near the mouth of some of the regions greatest rivers D-it was close to the many islands that
I believe the answer is: B-it was located at a crossroad for trade between Asia and Europe
This location massively contributed to the vast amount of wealth that the Constantinople made through trading. Commodities from Asia such as spices and silk could be sold at a really high margin to the consumers in European Empires.
C is the answer because, if you look back at the questions, the Lords Proprietor wanted to rule all of the colonies. So they tried to create a ruling elite.
Economic growth can reduce poverty by doing all of the above. Growth benefits all aspects of society--public and private--and often occurs in areas where there is lots of competition.
