Reading Comprehension — quick quiz

Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows: The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century revolutionized the way information was disseminated. Before this invention, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them expensive and rare. The printing press enabled mass production of books, which led to increased literacy rates and the spread of knowledge across Europe. The Protestant Reformation, the Renaissance, and the Scientific Revolution were all accelerated by the availability of printed materials. Ideas could now travel faster and reach a wider audience than ever before. The printing press democratized knowledge, breaking the monopoly that religious and political institutions had over information. Question: According to the passage, which of the following was NOT a consequence of the printing press?