Question

What led to the rapid spread of knowledge in medieval Italy?

• A. Invasion of Egypt by Ottoman Turks led to the spread of knowledge.
• B. Invention of printing press led to the printing of multiple copies of books.
• C. Invention of Mariner's Compass led to the growth of knowledge.
• D. Intellectuals from China who fled to Italy helped in the growth of knowledge.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Invention of printing press led to the printing of multiple copies of books.

In 1455 CE, Gutenberg from Germany invented the printing press. Multiple copies of various books were printed, and this enabled the rapid spread of knowledge. When Ottoman Turks invaded Constantinople in 1453 CE, the scholars from Constantinople took abode in Italy. The kings and popes patronised these scholars, and this also led to the spread of knowledge in Italy. Thus, Italy became the Land of the Renaissance.