WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the greatest impact of Gutenberg’s printing press?
A
Renaissance ideas spread quickly
B
It saved paper because you could put writing on both sides
C
It allowed for better pictures
D
Some people had bad handwriting and this got rid of the problem of reading their books.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Johann Gutenberg’s invention of movable-type printing quickened the spread of knowledge, discoveries, and literacy in Renaissance Europe. The printing revolution also contributed mightily to the Protestant Reformation that split apart the Catholic Church.

Detailed explanation-2: -The printing press made books and manuscripts easily accessible to everyone. People were able to express their ideas and thoughts easily. The printing press changed the methods of consuming and sharing information.

Detailed explanation-3: -The impact of the printing press in Europe included: A huge increase in the volume of books produced compared to handmade works. An increase in the access to books in terms of physical availability and lower cost. More authors were published, including unknown writers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Compared to previous methods of distributing information, the printing press allowed these to be delivered accurately and at speed. This helped new ideas in the worlds of science and philosophy in particular to spread, which opened up debate on a global scale.

Detailed explanation-5: -It launched a revolution in printing. It allowed manuscripts and books to be mass-produced cheaply. It eventually helped increase literacy throughout Europe because more people had access to literature. This was particularly true among the lower classes who typically did not have as much access to print material.

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