AP European History

Answer - C - The basis for medieval science was writings of classical authors, mixed with Christian theology.

Key Takeaway: The general basis for medieval science was a mix of classical writing and current Christian theology. Throughout the middle ages, scientific activities were carried out in areas like medicine, mathematics, and astronomy. During this time, the Byzantine Empire greatly lauded the works of scientists and theorists from the Greco-Roman period, like Ptolemy, Euclid, and Aristotle. Scientists combined these classical works with contemporary commentaries to create the wellspring of science that came to the surface during the medieval period.