The correct answer is:
c. Both A and B
1. Major trade routes played a significant role in spreading the Renaissance outside of Italy. As trade routes expanded, merchants, travelers, and scholars carried ideas, art, and knowledge from Italy to other parts of Europe. This exchange of goods and information helped in the dissemination of Renaissance ideals beyond Italy's borders.
2. The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century revolutionized communication and played a crucial role in spreading Renaissance ideas. With the printing press, books, pamphlets, and other written materials could be produced more quickly and in larger quantities. This facilitated the distribution of Renaissance literature, scientific works, and artistic developments throughout Europe, allowing more people to access and engage with these ideas.
By understanding the impact of major trade routes and the invention of the printing press, we can see how the Renaissance spread outside of Italy through a combination of increased connectivity and the dissemination of information enabled by technological advancements.
