The dark ages Flashcards
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The dark ages
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The Renaissance to the middle ages, refer to lack of independent and scientific thinking in that age
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Ancient Romans
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Assimilated Greek knowledge, more interested in technology/law and order
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Byzantine empire
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Eastern part of Roman, preserved Greek legacy
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Arab empire
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Founded on Islam, translated/extended Greek work. Strong on medicine, astronomy and optics.
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Western Roman empire
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Largest decline in scientific knowledge. Catholic, dark ages.
