Question

How was the printing press influential in the growth of the Renaissance? Select all that apply.

• A. The printing press made books expensive.
• B. The printing press made books and manuscripts easily accessible to everyone.
• C. People were able to express their ideas and thoughts easily.
• D. The printing press changed the methods of consuming and sharing information.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B The printing press made books and manuscripts easily accessible to everyone.
C People were able to express their ideas and thoughts easily.
D The printing press changed the methods of consuming and sharing information.

Before the printing press was invented, books and manuscripts were only accessible to the rich. The invention of printing press made information accessible and it could be easily reproduced. Hence, books and manuscripts became less expensive.