Roger Bacon (C. 1214−1294) Is Remembered for His

question 82

Multiple Choice

Roger Bacon (c. 1214−1294) is remembered for his

• A) estimate of the circumference of the Earth.
• B) castration of Abelard.
• C) opposition to the use of Arab medical texts in Christendom.
• D) realization of the potential power of the experimental method of scientific investigation.
• E) translation and commentary of ancient Arabic works.

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