Question

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how did the byzantine empire influence western europe?
○ the byzantine empire preserved classical learning, leading in part to the renaissance.
○ the byzantine empire supported rebellious popes, leading in part to the great schism.
○ the byzantine empire supported catholic kings against morocco, leading in part to the reconquista.
○ the byzantine empire converted eastern europe to christianity, leading in part to the wars of religion.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Byzantine Empire preserved classical Greek and Roman learning (e.g., texts, knowledge). When scholars fled to Western Europe after the Empire’s decline, this knowledge contributed to the Renaissance.
• Option 2: The Great Schism was a split between Eastern (Byzantine) and Western Christianity, not Byzantine support for rebellious popes.
• Option 3: The Reconquista involved Christian kingdoms in Spain/Portugal, not Byzantine support against Morocco.
• Option 4: The Wars of Religion were in Western Europe (e.g., between Catholics and Protestants), and the Byzantine Empire’s conversion efforts were not linked to this; Eastern Europe’s Christianization was earlier and different.

Thus, the Byzantine Empire’s preservation of classical learning influenced the Renaissance.

Answer:

A. The Byzantine Empire preserved classical learning, leading in part to the Renaissance.