One of the many famous Romans was Galen who
A) had a great influence on the future Shakespeare.
B) was to medicine what Aristotle was to philosophy.
C) became a leader in one of Rome’s many mystery religions.
D) was the best known pagan writer.
E) compiled a collection of medical theories lost in the destruction of Alexandria.
Ans: B
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