Question

1. galileo used the work of the muslim arab scientist al - battani to begin his own studies of the universe and its laws. why was it so important that al - battanis work was translated into latin?

the latin translation already included the answers to many of the questions posed by galileo.
latin translators, thought difficult to find, were always accomplished scientists as well.
latin, unlike arabic or the original greek, was a language that any educated european could read during galileos time.
the latin translations were never meant to fall into the hands of the christian europeans.

Explanation:

During Galileo's time, Latin was the common language among educated Europeans. Translating al - Battani's work into Latin made it accessible to a wider European audience, including Galileo. The first option is incorrect as al - Battani's work was a basis, not a direct answer to Galileo's questions. The second option about translators being scientists is not relevant to the importance of the translation. The fourth option is wrong as the translation was likely intended for a broader (including European) scholarly community.

Answer:

Latin, unlike Arabic or the original Greek, was a language that any educated European could read during Galileo's time.