Which of the following best demonstrates the lasting influence the printing press had on Europe?(1 point) Responses People continued to add hand-drawn illustrations to books printed on Gutenberg’s press. People continued to add hand-drawn illustrations to books printed on Gutenberg’s press. Later European thinkers relied on the technology of the printing press to share their ideas during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment. Later European thinkers relied on the technology of the printing press to share their ideas during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment. The number of books in Europe rose drastically in the years after Gutenberg perfected his invention. The number of books in Europe rose drastically in the years after Gutenberg perfected his invention. Roman Catholic Church leaders’ made efforts to censor books being printed in the mid-sixteenth century.

Answer 1

Later European thinkers relied on the technology of the printing press to share their ideas during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment.

Answer 2

Which most contributed to the spread of Protestantism during the sixteenth century?(1 point) Responses Governments supported a second baptism among Christians. Governments supported a second baptism among Christians. The printing press allowed for information to spread quickly. The printing press allowed for information to spread quickly. The bubonic plague undermined the authority of the pope. The bubonic plague undermined the authority of the pope. Indulgences were sold by Protestants to gain support.

Answer 3

The most significant factor that contributed to the spread of Protestantism during the sixteenth century is the printing press. The printing press allowed for information to spread quickly, making it easier for Protestant ideas to be disseminated to a wider audience.