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Fall of the Western Empire

Question 8 • IL-MS World History A

Why was Byzantium’s harbor significant to its becoming the new capital of the Roman Empire?

Answer
A
The harbor allowed for trade with other areas.
B
The harbor provided defenses from invading forces.
C
The harbor meant that the city did not need defensive walls.
D
The harbor helped facilitate communication with the West.

Explanation

Byzantium was located beside waterways that connected important trade routes, and its harbor made it easier for ships to bring goods and people to the city. This helped make the city prosperous and strategically important as the new capital. The best answer is A, “The harbor allowed for trade with other areas.”

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