1. The statement to evaluate is: "Constantinople was an excellent location for a city because it was far away from trade and had no water nearby." 2. Historically, Constantinople was actually a prime location for trade and was surrounded by water. It was located on the Bosporus Strait, which connected the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, making it a strategic and prosperous trade hub. 3. Therefore, the claim that Constantinople was far from trade and had no water nearby is false. Final answer: Constantinople was an excellent location for a city because it was close to major trade routes and surrounded by water, not far from trade or without water.