4. What cities on the Arabian Peninsula do you think would have been important trading centers? On your map, circle each one. Why do you think these cities became important trading centers?

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.