What was the advantage that favoured Constantinople to be a thriving city in the Roman Empire?
A
It had a large rich population.
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B
It was a port city.
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C
It had the best military.
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D
It was popular for its art and literature.
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Solution
The correct option is B It was a port city. The ideal geographical location of the city helped it be a major port of Europe. Italy emerged as a trading center.
The economy and living standards of Italy strengthened. The scholars from Constantinople and other places took abode in Italy.