Question

Which of these was most responsible for spreading humanist ideas during the renaissance?
A. the popularity of Christine de pizza and other female humanist scholars
B. the protestant reformation
C. the invention of the printing press
D. the writings of Niccolo Machiavelli

Answer 1

C. the invention of the printing press

The invention of the printing press was the most responsible for spreading humanist ideas during the Renaissance. It allowed for the mass production of texts, making literature, including humanist writings, more accessible to a broader audience. This significantly contributed to the dissemination of humanist thought and knowledge across Europe.