With the division of the Roman Empire, the Western Roman Empire lost contact with much of its past. In the Middle East, Greek philosophy was able to find some support under the newly created Arab Empire. With the spread of Islam in the 7th and 8th centuries, a period of Muslim scholarship, known as the Islamic Golden Age, lasted until the 13th century. This scholarship was aided by several factors. The use of a single language, Arabic, allowed communication without need of a translator. Access to Greek texts from the Byzantine Empire, along with Indian sources of learning, provided Muslim scholars a knowledge base to build upon. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was a consequence of the Roman Empire being divided? ANS1 the Western Roman Empire lost contact with much of its past QSN2 Where was support found for Greek philosophy? ANS2 Arab Empire QSN3 What time period was marked by the spreading of Islam? ANS3 the 7th and 8th centuries QSN4 How long did the Islamic Golden Age last? ANS4 until the 13th century QSN5 What language did Muslim philosophers speak? ANS5 Arabic