Question

Read the summary.During the Renaissance, humanism placed a great emphasis on learning and self-improvement (1). The Catholic Church helped spearhead humanism and encouraged new ideas regarding self-improvement and worship (2). Access to knowledge through books, due to the Gutenberg printing press, encouraged the spread of literacy and provided information to a population hungry for information (3). Yet, libraries did not exist until the 19th century, which slowed progress for peasants and the poor (4).Which option critiques the factual accuracy of the summary?

Answer 1

Answer:

(3). Yet, libraries did not exist until the 19th century, which slowed progress for peasants and the poor

Explanation:

The renaissance period was a period from the 14th to 17th centuries that humanist views became quite popular. It was a period of rebirth in European culture, economy and politics. Individuals became open minded, curious, creative, and innovative. There was wide spread desire to learn new things as the popular humanistic views of this time brought more wealth and security during this period. However libraries did not exist till the 19th century. This is seen to contradict or critique the preceding summaries above as increased learning should have meant more libraries.