Renaissance+and+Reformation+Invention


 * [[image:Gutenburg_Bible.jpg]] || [[image:Astrlabe.jpg width="300" height="353"]] ||
 * This is an image of a page out of the Gutenberg Bible. It was the very first book printed by the printing press after it was invented by Johannes Gutenberg. It is the Latin translation of the Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament.

The printing press was an invention that had a big impact during the Renaissance. Books became cheaper to print which made it easier for more people to learn how to read. The press also caused religious turmoil because the bible was easier accessed and religious leaders did not like this. || This is an image of an astrolabe which was a major new invention that helped explorers immensely. During the Renaissance many countries began to try and find new trade routes because Muslims help most of the trade through Asia. Holding trade routes would bring them great wealth so they began to explore new parts of the world. Many European countries believed that they would eventually come Asia if they kept sailing west. However, many explorers were afraid to sail that far away from land because they didn't know where they were going. The astrolabe, which helped sailors determine their latitude, helped sailors greatly. || Type in the content of your page here.