Question

an increased demand for books during the 1500s meant that fewer books were written in the vernacular, more books were written in the vernacular, fewer people read classical works, more people read chinese works.

Explanation:

During the 1500s (Renaissance - related period with the spread of printing), increased book demand meant publishers and authors aimed to reach more people. Vernacular (common language of a region) books were more accessible to the general public than Latin - based or classical - language works. So, to meet the demand, more books were written in the vernacular. The other options are incorrect: fewer vernacular books would go against meeting popular demand; increased book demand doesn't mean fewer read classical works (classical works were still valued); and the 1500s European book demand increase isn't linked to more reading Chinese works.

Answer:

B. more books were written in the vernacular.