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 Works.
E)the widespread use of the printing press.

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The widespread use of the printing press facilitated the dispersal of ancient texts by making it easier and faster to produce and distribute copies. This allowed humanist scholars to share their knowledge and challenge preconceived ideas, leading to more study and debate. While the other options may have contributed in some way, they were not as significant as the printing press in this context.

The Dispersal of Ancient Texts by the Humanists of the Late