If these tidal forces naturally cause synchronous rotation for each object, why is the Moon currently in synchronous rotation with the Earth, but the Earth is not in synchronous rotation with the Moon?

What conclusion can be drawn about the location of the city of syracuse? it was built on the coastline due to easy access to the red sea. it was built on the coastline due to easy access to the mediterranean sea. it was built inland to protect it from invaders sailing in from the mediterranean sea. it was built inland to protect it from invaders sailing in from the red sea.