Which of these statements best describes how the printing press promoted intellectual developments and technological advancements during the Renaissance.

Question

A. book production in Europe remained low for several centuries due to the slow printing press
B. the use of animal parchments for printing made the cost of books more expensive
C. new printing techniques using wooden blocks made it easier to print larger numbers of books
D. learning spread throughout Europe as movable type made it easier to print larger numbers of books

Answer 1

The statement that best describes how the printing press promoted intellectual developments and technological advancements during the Renaissance is:

D. learning spread throughout Europe as movable type made it easier to print larger numbers of books.

This option reflects the significant impact of the printing press, particularly the invention of movable type by Johannes Gutenberg, which greatly increased the availability of written materials and facilitated the spread of knowledge, ideas, and learning during the Renaissance.