Dubrovnik went by what name in the past?

Dubrovnik went by what name in the past?

A Ragusa
B Constantinople
C Pressburg

The Republic of Ragusa lasted for 450 years as a democratic free trade merchant state, remarkable for its time given that it had no military. The Greek name Ragusa was first recorded in the 10th century CE, and the Slavic name Dubrovnik originated in the late 12th century, both having co-existed historically. Dubrovnik was established as the official name in 1918.

The correct answer is Ragusa.

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