Which of the following is NOT considered as a condition that enabled the Greeks to make their breakthrough in rational thought?
A)contact with the mathematic achievements of the old Near Eastern civilizations
B)the extension of the idea of universal destiny to natural phenomena which produced a new concept: natural law
C)freedom from a powerful priesthood
D)the rise of the Greek city and its principle of order
E)the Greeks' dissatisfaction with their rigid set of religious doctrines

Question

Which of the following is NOT considered as a condition that enabled the Greeks to make their breakthrough in rational thought?
A)contact with the mathematic achievements of the old Near Eastern civilizations
B)the extension of the idea of universal destiny to natural phenomena which produced a new concept: natural law
C)freedom from a powerful priesthood
D)the rise of the Greek city and its principle of order
E)the Greeks' dissatisfaction with their rigid set of religious doctrines

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All of the other options are conditions that enabled the Greeks to make their breakthrough in rational thought. The contact with the mathematic achievements of the old Near Eastern civilizations allowed the Greeks to build on their knowledge and further develop mathematical concepts. The idea of universal destiny extended to natural phenomena allowed the Greeks to think about the world in a more logical and systematic way. Freedom from a powerful priesthood meant that Greek thinkers had more intellectual freedom to explore new ideas. The rise of the Greek city and its principle of order provided a stable and supportive environment for intellectual pursuits. However, dissatisfaction with their rigid set of religious doctrines may have motivated Greek thinkers to seek new answers and ideas outside of traditional belief systems.

Which of the Following Is NOT Considered as a Condition