Question

Why did Constantine move the capital of the Roman Empire?
A: He wanted to separate groups that threatened the unity of the empire.
B: He thought the capital should be centered on the Italian peninsula to make it easily accessible to all Romans.
C: He wanted to protect the Western Empire from invasions by sea.
D: He believed that locating the capital in an area that had more trade and business would ensure the future of the empire.

Answer 1

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• Because it lay on the European side of the Strait of Bosporus, the Emperor Constantine understood its strategic importance and upon reuniting the empire in 324 CE built his new capital there -- Constantinople

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Answer 2

Answer: The Answer is D. He believed that locating the capital in an area that had more trade and business would ensure the future of the empire.

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