Question

Which of the following best explains the positive effect of printmaking on the economy of the time period?

a.
Printmaking led to the invention of paper money.
b.
Books were made more quickly and effectively.
c.
Printing presses were cheap, and most citizens owned one.
d.
The Catholic Church increased its revenue due to sales of the Bible.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option b. "Books were made more quickly and effectively".

Step-by-step explanation:

Printmaking appeared in Europe in the 15th Century, when the process of papermaking was imported from the East. By that time, books were an essential part of Europe's economy, therefore, printmaking had its greatest impact on making book printing a more quick and effective process. This positive effect reflected in a wide expansion of book illustrations and book publishing in Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands and Burgundy.