The dispersal of ancient texts by the humanists of the late Renaissance that served to encourage study and debate was facilitated by:
A) new translations from the Islamic world.
B) the discovery of the New World.
C) the discovery in the late sixteenth century of the complete works of Plato.
D) the removal of the works of Aristotle from the Index of Forbidden Books.
E) the widespread use of the printing press.

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The widespread use of the printing press during the Renaissance facilitated the dispersal and circulation of ancient texts among scholars, enabling study and debate. This made the content more readily accessible to a broader audience and furthered intellectual development within the Renaissance.

The Dispersal of Ancient Texts by the Humanists of the Late