Question

What is the author’s main point in this passage?

The most important achievement of the Byzantine revival lay . . . in the preservation of a sizable portion of the ancient Greek classics, and, incidentally, of early Christian writings. From the point of view of western culture, it may even be said that this act of salvage constitutes our greatest debt to Byzantium.


A.)The Byzantine Empire was successful in creating its own unique culture.

B.)The Byzantine Empire preserved important Greek and Christian works.

C.)The Byzantine Empire tried to become more Westernized in its culture.

D.)The Byzantine Empire had little impact on Western culture. 

Answer 1

Answer: b. The Byzantine Empire preserved important Greek and Christian works.

this is the correct

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Answer 2

The correct answer is B.

The main point of the author in this passage is to show that the preservation of ancient Greek classics and even Christians writings made by the Byzantine Empire is what later allowed the Bizantine revival to take place.