Though Muslim Scientists Gained Much Knowledge from the Early Classical

question 54

Multiple Choice

Though Muslim scientists gained much knowledge from the early classical civilizations, a major difference was that

• A)they showed great interest in medicine but not astronomy.
• B)they never quite caught up with the scientists in the West.
• C)Muslim scientists sought to put their knowledge to practical use.
• D)no individual Muslim scientists became well-known during their lifetimes.
• E)rationalization was much less important to the Muslim scientists.

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