Question 3
ComprehensionUI Post-UTME 2022/2023 Passage: The printing press
The invention of the printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated in the 15th century. Prior to the printing press, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them rare and expensive. The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, allowed for mass production of books, leading to increased literacy rates and the spread of knowledge across Europe. This innovation played a significant role in the Renaissance and the Reformation, as ideas could now be easily shared and debated.
What effect did the printing press have on literacy rates?
- A.It led to a decline in literacy rates.
- B.It had no impact on literacy rates.
- C.It resulted in increased literacy rates.
- D.It caused a stagnation in literacy rates.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (It resulted in increased literacy rates.)
Explanation
The passage says mass production of books led to increased literacy rates.