Question

The creation of moveable type led to an increased appetite for knowledge, which in turn led to _____.

Answer 1

The correct answers are A) the circulation of the first newspapers, B) the invention of the printing press, and C) a newfound interest in current events.

The creation of moveable type led to an increased appetite for knowledge, which in turn led to the circulation of the first newspapers, the invention of the printing press, and a newfound interest in current events.

The moveable type was the new technology that allowed printing using movable or interchangeable components to print information in the paper. In 1040 AD, the Chinse was the first to developed a type of machine made of porcelain that allowed printing. It was on 1450 that Gutenberg developed the metal moving-type printing press in Europe. The printing of letters was of more quality and durable. So yes, the creation of moveable type led to an increased appetite for knowledge, which in turn led to the circulation of the first newspapers, the invention of the printing press, and a newfound interest in current events.

Answer 2

The invention of the printing press.