Apentix/AP World History/Unit 2: Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)/Question

AP World Historyhardmcq1 pt

The spread of the decimal system and 'Arabic' numerals into Europe shows

A.south-to-north diffusion of Indian mathematics via the Islamic world

B.that Europe invented the zero

C.Chinese dominance of mathematics

D.the Silk Road's isolation from Europe

Explanation

Core Concept

Indian numerals traveled through Islamic scholarship to Mediterranean Europe.

Correct Answer

Asouth-to-north diffusion of Indian mathematics via the Islamic world

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