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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?
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?
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?
Which concept did Augustine propose to address the problem of evil?
Which concept did Augustine propose to address the problem of evil?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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