Question

kievs economy began to improve when trade began to expand with the city of
a beijing.
b constantinople.
c moscow.
d rome.

Explanation:

Kiev's economy improved with expanded trade with Constantinople (Byzantine Empire's capital), which had significant trade and cultural ties with Kievan Rus'. Beijing, Moscow (which developed later), and Rome had less direct trade impact on Kiev's early economy.

Answer:

B. Constantinople.