Question

which of the following best explains why the renaissance occurred in northern europe later than it did in italy?
there was little interest in the arts in northern europe
the black death delayed the economic growth in northern europe
northern europe was a region of peasants
which of the following was an effect of the printing revolution of the 1500s?
decreased funding for the arts
the spread of new ideas
the beginning of mandatory education
the printing press was invented by
johann gutenberg
pieter bruegel the elder
hans holbein the younger
which of the following stressed the use of experimentation and observation

Explanation:

For the first question: The Black Death (bubonic plague) had a significant impact on northern Europe's economy. Economic stability is often a precursor to cultural movements like the Renaissance. A delayed economic recovery would mean less resources and impetus for a cultural rebirth compared to Italy which had more stable city - states with economic prosperity earlier.
For the second question: The printing revolution made books and written materials more accessible. This allowed new ideas (such as those from the Renaissance, Reformation etc.) to spread more quickly across regions.
For the third question: Johann Gutenberg is widely credited with the invention of the movable - type printing press in the 15th century.

Answer:

1. the black death delayed the economic growth in northern Europe
2. the spread of new ideas
3. Johann Gutenberg