Direction: For each part choose from the following:Assertion (A): Man...
The monks and clergymen had familiar with the works of Greek and Roman scholars from the ‘Middle Ages’ but they did not popular those writings to other classes of people; they kept this knowledge as their exclusive intellectual treasure. By fourteen century, various scholars started to read the translation of Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle in Arabic; for this they were indebted not to their own scholars but to Arab translators who had carefully preserved and translated ancient manuscripts (Plato was Aflatun, and Aristotle Aristu in Arabic).
Direction: For each part choose from the following:Assertion (A): Man...
Assertion (A): Many scholars were indebted to Arab translators who had carefully preserved and translated ancient manuscripts.
Reason (R): Among the Christian writers who were regarded as men of wisdom in the Italian world were Ibn Sina.
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'C' - A is true but R is false.
Let's examine each statement individually:
Assertion (A): Many scholars were indebted to Arab translators who had carefully preserved and translated ancient manuscripts.
This statement is true. During the Middle Ages, Arab scholars made significant contributions to the preservation and translation of ancient manuscripts. They played a crucial role in translating Greek, Roman, Persian, and Indian texts into Arabic, thereby preserving them for future generations. These translations, in turn, were later translated into Latin and other European languages, allowing scholars in Europe to access and study these ancient works. Without the efforts of Arab translators, many of these valuable texts would have been lost to history.
Reason (R): Among the Christian writers who were regarded as men of wisdom in the Italian world were Ibn Sina.
This statement is false. Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, was not a Christian writer but a prominent Persian polymath who lived during the Islamic Golden Age. He was a philosopher, physician, and scientist, and his works had a significant influence on both Islamic and European intellectual traditions. While his writings were highly regarded in the Islamic world, they were not specifically associated with Christian writers in the Italian world.
In conclusion, while Assertion (A) is true and highlights the importance of Arab translators in preserving and translating ancient manuscripts, Reason (R) is false as Ibn Sina was not a Christian writer in the Italian world. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - A is true but R is false.