Question

question 20 of 23
in what way did the printing press most affect the protestant reformation?
a. intellectuals turned their attention from religious debate to the study of literature.
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. the printing press eliminated the catholic churchs control over the creation and distribution of bibles.

Explanation:

Before the printing press, the Catholic Church had a monopoly on Bible - production and distribution as Bibles were hand - copied. The printing press allowed for mass production of Bibles, making them more accessible and reducing the Church's control over their creation and distribution, which was a significant factor in the Protestant Reformation.

Answer:

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