Which of the following did not cause the decline of the byzantine empire?
invasions by islamic peoples
invasions by european tribes
lack of freedom for women
battles over religious beliefs

The establishment of columbia as the state capital was important because a) it was located in the heart of the upcountry. b) it was located in the heart of the low-country. c) it was already established as a vital industrial center. d) it represented a compromise location central to most citizens.