Question

select the correct answer
what was the effect of the founding of constantinople?
a. it divided the roman empire into the east and the west
b. it exhausted the military resources of the roman empire
c. it challenged the authority of the roman emperors
d. it boosted international trade for the roman empire

Explanation:

Constantinople was strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, making it a major hub for trade between the Roman Empire, the East, and other regions. The division of the Roman Empire happened later, its founding did not drain military resources, and it was established by a Roman emperor to strengthen imperial power, not challenge it.

Answer:

D. It boosted international trade for the Roman Empire