Why was the Dnieper so important to Kiev?
A) It was a defense against the Pechenegs.
B) It connected Kiev with the Baltic Sea.
C) It connected the city to principal trade routes to the southwest.
D) It was a direct route to Constantinople.
Answer: C
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