Which statement does not accurately describe why Constantine chose Byzantium as his new capital? The location made it easier to defend the empire.

A network of caravan routes, seaways, and paved imperial highways linked the location to three continents.

Great heroes such as Achilles and Hector had engaged in epic battles at that location.

The location was near fertile farmland where crops grew in abundance

"Great heroes such as Achilles and Hector had engaged in epic battles at that location," would be the answer.

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Florence is often named as the birthplace of the Renaissance. The early writers and artists of the period sprung from this city in the northern hills of Italy. As a center for the European wool trade, the political power of the city rested primarily in the hands of the wealthy merchants who dominated the industry.

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