Question

What happened after the collapse of the Roman Empire, when Christian societies were no longer centers of knowledge?(1 point) Responses There were no centers of knowledge until after the East-West Schism. There were no centers of knowledge until after the East-West Schism. Byzantium developed institutions of knowledge, such as universities and libraries. Byzantium developed institutions of knowledge, such as universities and libraries. Islamic societies in places like Syria, Persia, and what is now the country of Mali became centers of knowledge. Islamic societies in places like Syria, Persia, and what is now the country of Mali became centers of knowledge. Places such as Syria, Persia, and what is now the country of Mali lost their knowledge centers.
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Answer 1

After the collapse of the Roman Empire, it was primarily Islamic societies in places like Syria, Persia, and regions in West Africa (such as Mali) that became notable centers of knowledge. These societies preserved and advanced many aspects of classical knowledge, including philosophy, science, mathematics, and medicine. Additionally, the Byzantine Empire also played a crucial role in maintaining and transmitting knowledge through institutions such as universities and libraries. Therefore, the key responses would be:

- **Byzantium developed institutions of knowledge, such as universities and libraries.**
- **Islamic societies in places like Syria, Persia, and what is now the country of Mali became centers of knowledge.**