Why Was the City of Constantinople Difficult to Capture in War

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why was the city of Constantinople difficult to capture in war?

• A)It was located on a high mountain bluff only accessible by one well-guarded road.
• B)It had excellent fortifications and walls that were kept in good repair.
• C)It sat on a peninsula that was protected by the sea on three sides and a well-guarded causeway on the fourth side.
• D)The region surrounding it was largely barren, making it difficult for attacking armies to feed and support themselves.

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