Which city became the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania under Gediminas in the early fourteenth century?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Vilnius, on the river Neris
- Step 1: Gediminas wrote letters inviting merchants and craftsmen to a city. Step 2. That city was Vilnius. Answer: Vilnius. Why not the others: Kaunas was a later temporary capital, Klaipėda was founded as a port town, and Trakai was an earlier seat of the grand dukes.
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