[very_short_answer] The printing press spread from Germany to most of Europe within roughly a century of its…

Question

[very_short_answer] The printing press spread from Germany to most of Europe within roughly a century of its invention. Apart from the technology itself, what was the primary human factor responsible for this rapid geographical diffusion?

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer The primary human factor was the **movement of skilled German printers** to other countries, where they sought work and helped establish new printing presses across Europe. ## Explanation The passage explicitly states: *"Printers from Germany travelled to other countries, seeking work and helping start new presses."* Examiners want this specific point — it was skilled human migration/labour, not just the technology spreading on its own. Mention "German printers" and "travelled/migrated" for full credit.

Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question