Which statement best describes the accomplishments of medieval thinkers in the area of science
A) set the stage for modern science by inventing analytical geometry and calculus
B) proved that the sun was at the center of the universe
C) created a clear break between theology and natural science
D) set the stage for the emergence of modern science by translating and commenting on ancient texts
E) influenced Arab thinkers by introducing the study of optics to the wider world

Question

​Which statement best describes the accomplishments of medieval thinkers in the area of science
A) ​set the stage for modern science by inventing analytical geometry and calculus
B) ​proved that the sun was at the center of the universe
C) ​created a clear break between theology and natural science
D) set the stage for the emergence of modern science by translating and commenting on ancient texts
E) ​influenced Arab thinkers by introducing the study of optics to the wider world

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Medieval thinkers played a crucial role in the development of modern science by translating and commenting on ancient texts, particularly those of Aristotle and Galen. These works were later built upon and expanded upon by Renaissance humanists and scientists. While some medieval thinkers such as Roger Bacon made significant contributions to areas such as optics, the overall impact of medieval science was not as groundbreaking as the advancements made during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods.

​Which Statement Best Describes the Accomplishments of Medieval Thinkers in the Area

Which Statement Best Describes the Accomplishments of Medieval Thinkers in the Area