Question

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which of the following was not an impact of the spread of islam?
a. roman catholic and eastern orthodox church split
b. latin translations of the greek classics
c. scientific innovations via the silk road
d. europeans learned how to build better ships and compass

Explanation:

• Option a: The split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches (Great Schism of 1054 CE) was a conflict within Christianity over theological, institutional, and political differences, unrelated to the spread of Islam.
• Option b: Islamic scholars preserved and translated Greek classics, which were later re-translated into Latin for European audiences, an impact of Islamic spread.
• Option c: Islamic empires controlled key segments of the Silk Road, facilitating the exchange of scientific innovations (like algebra, astronomy) between regions, an impact of Islamic spread.
• Option d: Islamic advancements in navigation (shipbuilding, compass use) were transmitted to Europeans, aiding their maritime development, an impact of Islamic spread.

Answer:

a. Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church split