Which of these contributions is attributed to Pope Sylvester II?
Translating the Bible
Standardizing church music
Codifying canon law
Introducing decimal system
Answer
Indeed, Pope Sylvester II is credited with introducing the decimal system. During his papacy from 999 to 1003, he passionately promoted the use of Arabic numerals and the concept of zero. This revolutionary system, initially encountered during his education in Catalonia, greatly simplified mathematical calculations and paved the way for advancements in mathematics and science across Europe.
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