B. More women and men went to universities.
During the Renaissance, a greater emphasis was placed on education and humanism, leading to more individuals attending universities and gaining literacy skills. The invention of the printing press also made books more widely available, contributing to the rise in literacy rates. The Church's Index of Forbidden Books actually had the opposite effect, limiting access to certain books and hindering literacy growth.
Why did literacy rates rise during the Renaissance?
A.
The quality of literature improved.
B.
More women and men went to universities.
C.
Access to books increased.
D.
The Church began to publish its Index of Forbidden Books.
2 answers
Wrong it is C. Access to books increased