Question

Which of the following best demonstrates the lasting influence the printing press had on Europe? (1 point) Responses 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. 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. 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

The response that best demonstrates the lasting influence the printing press had on Europe is: "Later European thinkers relied on the technology of the printing press to share their ideas during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment."

This choice emphasizes how the printing press facilitated the spread of new ideas and knowledge, which had a profound impact on European thought, culture, and society during those important intellectual movements.