Question

the economy of the ___ was based largely on architecture

North
South

Answer 1

the economy of the ____was based largely on architecture
A:North
B:south

Answer 2

It is not clear which specific region or country you are referring to. Could you please provide more information?

Answer 3

It still seems that relevant information is missing to accurately answer the question. Different regions or countries within the North or South could have different economies based on architecture.