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Why was there such great interest in the Greek and Roman texts during the Renaissance?
  1. Roman Catholic authorities encouraged the public to examine the past.
  2. The Muslim world reintroduced the classic texts to Europe.
  3. Since the fall of Rome, there had always been a continuing focus on classical texts.
  4. Europeans rediscovered the texts during Renaissance voyages to the New World.
Explanation
Answer - B - During the Renaissance, the Muslim world reintroduced Roman and Greek texts to Europe, leading to a revival of interest in the classics.

Key Takeaway: The great Greek and Roman classical texts had been preserved, studied, and translated into Arabic by the Islamic world. After the Crusades, the Islamic world began a great deal more trade with Europe and reintroduced these texts to the European world. This led to a great classical revival during the Renaissance.
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