Multiple choice general knowledge

The great medieval mathematician known as Fibonacci produced a series of important works in the early 13th century. One important innovation in his writings was...

  1. Failing to include a specifically religious preface

  2. Using Arabic numeric notation instead of Roman

  3. Using his native Italian instead of Latin or Greek

  4. Using specially trained scribes to ensure accuracy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Fibonacci (Leonardo of Pisa) introduced the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to Europe through his book Liber Abaci (1202). This replaced Roman numerals, revolutionizing mathematics, commerce, and science. His use of Arabic numerals (0-9, positional notation) was a major innovation that made complex calculations practical.

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