Which of these is a major reason why constantinople was chosen to be the capital of the byzantine (eastern roman) empire?

a.) it was close to the wealthy russian empire

b.) it was the location of the islamic holy site

c.) it was a crossroads of lucrative trade routes

d.) it was located far inland and protected by mountains

How was the creation of parliament a step toward the creation of democracy in england? [ 15 points ]

Lloyd’s of london was one of the first institutions to offer insurance to merchants and joint-trade companies. a major part of the insurance system involved people who agreed to take responsibility for the insured losses in return for a fee. what were these risk-takers known as? a. joint-stock companies b. investors c. underwriters d. merchants e. capitalists

The 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution, ratified in 1870, deals with what issue? a. prohibition of alcohol b. voting c. declaring war d. free speech