The development of printing in the fifteenth century
A)pertained predominantly to secular works, as theological works were still done by hand.
B)saw the invention of movable type by Nicholas Fabian.
C)ensured that literacy and new knowledge would spread rapidly in European society.
D)made communication and collaborative work between scholars more difficult due to competition.
E)had little impact until the eighteenth century.

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The development of printing in the fifteenth century ensured that literacy and new knowledge would spread rapidly in European society, as now books and texts could be produced in greater quantities and at a faster rate than ever before.

Answer: B 
 Movable type was indeed invented in the fifteenth century, by Johannes Gutenberg, not Nicholas Fabian. However, this choice incorrectly states that printing pertained predominantly to secular works, when in fact theological works were some of the earliest and most widely printed.

Answer: D and E 
 These choices are both incorrect. The development of printing did not make communication and collaboration more difficult - on the contrary, it allowed scholars to share their work and ideas more easily. Similarly, the impact of printing was felt almost immediately and grew over time, not just in the eighteenth century.

The Development of Printing in the Fifteenth Century