Among the three heirs of roman civilization which one of them would you say more closely carried on the traditions of their Roman predecessors

A) In what specific ways was Byzantine civilization during the period 500 to 1000 ad more intellectually alive than contemporary Latin-speaking civilization in western Europe?
B) In what ways was Islamic civilization more creative than Byzantine civilization? (Give examples of creativity in Muslim civilization. (2 pages)

II Of the 3 heirs to Roman civilization, which one of them would you say more closely carried on the traditions of their Roman predecessors and explain your reasons for thinking so. (2 pages)