alleryBefore Greenwich, most European countries took their prime meridian through what?
ATheir highest peak
BThe Equator line
CTheir capital city
DThe nearest sea
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Their capital city
1. In the 18th century each country chose its own zero line.
2. Usually it ran through the capital, such as Paris, Berlin or Copenhagen.
3. It did not follow mountains or seas.
_Source: Wikipedia, Prime meridian, History_
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