Which of these statements best describes how the printing press promoted intellectual developments and technological advancements during the Renaissance?
A. The use of animal parchments for printing made the cost of books more expensive.
B. Learning spread throughout Europe as movable type made it easier to print larger numbers of books.
C. Book production in Europe remained low for several centuries due to the slow printing process.
D. New printing techniques using wooden blocks made it easier to print larger numbers of books.