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Without the math, science, and art imported from the rest of the world to Europe, there would have been no Renaissance. Understanding the rest of the world (Levant, India, Africa, China) during this period is key.

For example, during the Renaissance (200 years or so), the primary math textbook in elite European schools were direct translations of an Arabic math textbook brought and taught to Europe by the Moors (Muslim North & Sub-Saharan Africans).

Major historical works were inspired by their presence and contributions, like Shakespeare's Othello (based on 'In Capitano Moro' aka 'A Moorish Captain' which is a work derived from Arabic folktales).