Question

question 7 of 23
in what way did the printing press most affect the protestant reformation?
a. the printing press eliminated the catholic churchs control over the creation and distribution of bibles.
b. protestants had to learn literacy skills that were normally only mastered by monks.
c. it became too expensive for commoners to publish or purchase their own books.
d. intellectuals turned their attention from religious debate to the study of literature.

Explanation:

The printing press allowed for mass - production of Bibles. Before the printing press, Bibles were often hand - copied by monks in the Catholic Church, giving the Church control over Bible creation and distribution. With the printing press, more Bibles could be made outside of the Church's exclusive control. Option B is incorrect as the printing press made literacy more accessible rather than requiring Protestants to learn skills only monks had. Option C is wrong because the printing press made books more affordable. Option D is incorrect as the printing press actually facilitated religious debate by spreading religious texts.

Answer:

A. The printing press eliminated the Catholic Church's control over the creation and distribution of Bibles.