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Which of the following was a major impact of the print revolution on religious thought?

1

Uniformity of beliefs

2

Increased control by authorities

3

The rise of individual interpretation of texts

4

Decline of all religious texts

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Answer

C. The rise of individual interpretation of texts

Solution:

The print revolution allowed for the widespread circulation of religious texts and critiques, leading to individual interpretation of scripture and contributing to movements like the Reformation.

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