Question

Three of the following are reasons why the Emperor Constantine selected the ancient town of Byzantium as the site for his new capital of Constantinople. Which is NOT?
A. It had an excellent harbor.
B. Its nearness to Rome would facilitate communications with the Western Empire.
C. It was strategically located to deal with the Persians in the east and barbarians to the north.
D. It was on the natural trade routes connecting Asia with Europe and the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Answer 1

"Its nearness to Rome would facilitate communications with the Western Empire" is the one among the following that is not a reason why the Emperor Constantine selected the ancient town of Byzantium as the site for his new capital of Constantinople. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "B".