Question

question 3 of 23 how did the printing press affect the protestant reformation? a. it gave the catholic church sole control over the distribution of printed literature. b. it helped critics of the catholic church more easily spread their ideas. c. it led to the tradition of printing bibles in no language other than latin. d. it allowed monarchs to record their own laws without church approval.

Explanation:

The printing press during the Protestant Reformation enabled critics of the Catholic Church to spread their ideas more widely. Before the printing press, the Catholic Church had significant control over the distribution of information. The printing press disrupted this by allowing for mass - production of literature that could challenge the Church's authority.

Answer:

B. It helped critics of the Catholic Church more easily spread their ideas.