Among the results of the Greek and Islamic influence on this period in European history was the replacement of Roman numerals with the decimal positional number system and the invention of algebra, which allowed more advanced mathematics. Astronomy advanced following the translation of Ptolemy's Almagest from Greek into Latin in the late 12th century. Medicine was also studied, especially in southern Italy, where Islamic medicine influenced the school at Salerno. COUNT 5
QSN1 What invention led to advances in mathematics? ANS1 algebra QSN2 What influential astronomy text did Ptomely author? ANS2 Almagest QSN3 In what language was Almagest originally written? ANS3 Greek QSN4 In what city was a medical school located that was notably influenced by Islamic medicine? ANS4 Salerno QSN5 Into what language was Almagest translated in the 12th century? ANS5 Latin