The settlements served as 1. Trading posts 2. As central government centers
The settlements formed important commercial centers whereby the trading of good would be carried out. They were also used as administrative posts by the government to carry out its functions
Alexander the great was a great king of the ancient Greek kingdom
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Weakened, and Constantinople was never able to regien its power before the burning.
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He created a trust that controlled ninety percent of the nations oil refineries. He purchased coal plants around the country to add to his business