Which of the following describes the impact of the printing press on society?

Decreased access to information

Uniformity in scholarly texts

Increased literacy and knowledge dissemination

Complete elimination of handwritten texts

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C. Increased literacy and knowledge dissemination

Solution:

The invention of the printing press led to increased literacy rates as it made books more accessible and affordable, thereby facilitating the spread of knowledge.

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