Question

Why were Philippi and Thessalonica important trading centers?

Both cities were featured in the leading magazines.
Both cities were technology hubs.
Both cities were located on a commercial highway and had port access.
Both cities were the largest cities in the empire.

Answer 1

Both cities were located on a commercial highway and had port access.

They sat on the Via Egnatia (the main east–west Roman trade road) and had easy access to Aegean maritime routes, making them key regional trade hubs.