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Which empire played a key role in preserving and translating the works of Greek philosophers?
Which empire played a key role in preserving and translating the works of Greek philosophers?
- Roman Empire
- Byzantine Empire
- Mongol Empire
- Persian Empire (correct)
What influence led to a rediscovery of Greek mathematics and philosophy in Europe?
What influence led to a rediscovery of Greek mathematics and philosophy in Europe?
- Chinese influence
- Islamic influence (correct)
- Indian influence
- Roman influence
Which philosopher's works sparked a resurgence of philosophical thinking within the medieval Christian Church?
Which philosopher's works sparked a resurgence of philosophical thinking within the medieval Christian Church?
- Plato
- Epicurus
- Aristotle (correct)
- Socrates
Which concept did Augustine propose to address the problem of evil?
Which concept did Augustine propose to address the problem of evil?
Which event led to a shift towards reason over faith in the late 15th century?
Which event led to a shift towards reason over faith in the late 15th century?
True or false: Arabic and Persian scholars preserved and translated works of Greek philosophers.
True or false: Arabic and Persian scholars preserved and translated works of Greek philosophers.
True or false: Islam's influence spread to Europe, leading to a rediscovery of Greek mathematics and philosophy.
True or false: Islam's influence spread to Europe, leading to a rediscovery of Greek mathematics and philosophy.
True or false: Church authorities were suspicious of Aristotle, but Christian philosophers embraced Aristotelianism and convinced the Church of its compatibility with Christian faith.
True or false: Church authorities were suspicious of Aristotle, but Christian philosophers embraced Aristotelianism and convinced the Church of its compatibility with Christian faith.
True or false: The Islamic world introduced technological and scientific knowledge to medieval Europe, undermining the authority of the Church.
True or false: The Islamic world introduced technological and scientific knowledge to medieval Europe, undermining the authority of the Church.
True or false: Augustine argued that evil is a lack or deficiency, not created by God.
True or false: Augustine argued that evil is a lack or deficiency, not created by God.
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