The Advent of Printing Was Aided By

question 22

Multiple Choice

The advent of printing was aided by:

• A)the use of paper rather than parchment.
• B)the growth of numerous large publishing houses.
• C)the spread of literacy among the peasantry.
• D)the increasing number of female writers.
• E)the decline of urban populations.

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