Question

one factor that contributed to the growth of some urban centers such as paris and london was: their status as the capital of nation - states formed during the early medieval period. the growth of the universities associated with each city. their ability to draw on the wealth of the immediate area around the city. the development of an international trade zone surrounding each city. their retention of a larger population throughout the period of the dissolution of the roman empire

Explanation:

Paris and London were capitals of nation - states (France and England respectively) formed during the medieval period. As capitals, they had political, economic, and administrative importance. Universities (B) were not the main factor for their growth compared to their capital status. Drawing on local wealth (C) is too limited as their growth was more about national - level influence. International trade zones (D) were not a key factor in their early growth. Their populations did not remain large during the Roman Empire dissolution (E).

Answer:

A. their status as the capital of nation - states formed during the early medieval period.