Industrial Revolution QuizVersion en ligne Test your knowledge on the innovations of the Industrial Revolution in 19th century Great Britain! par Adriana Polanco 1 The introduction to inter-_____________ ___________ made the factory system even more efficient; They were first introduced to the production of guns, but later were applied to other goods helping start the mass production of goods. Respuesta escrita 2 In the 1500s-1700s, railroad tracks were used to move goods from one place to another over short distances and were pushed and pulled by ___________ and _____________. Respuesta escrita 3 Before the locomotive, the fastest way to travel overland was on horseback which averaged around 30mph. One hundred years later, traveling speeds rove over ______mph. Respuesta escrita 4 The Parliament in England started to issue local governments to right to create ________________, roads that require users to pay tolls Respuesta escrita 5 On which of the following statements was the factory system of manufacturing was NOT based? a increasing the cost of making something as high as possible b requiring workers to come to a factory to produce goods c Division of labor d Mass production 6 James Watt's invented the ________ ___________ which was also used in the locomotive and steamboat, thus leading to a revolution in transportation. a steam engine b water-frame c loom d spinning jenny 7 Today, approximately ____% of the world's electricity production depends one coal, making it the largest single source of electricity worldwide. a 40% b 10% c 15% d 20% 8 What can be set on fire and burns at high temperature for a long period of time? Respuesta escrita 9 Near what were factories developed in order to to use the water power and to move gears that powered the machines inside? Respuesta escrita 10 These were created to ship goods and move people easier and faster. Respuesta escrita 11 What was the domestic system also known as? Respuesta escrita 12 Before the revolution, people and animals were the main source of energy, but during the industrial Revolution, __________ and __________ were used to power factories. Respuesta escrita 13 What was a major innovation in textile manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution? a The cotton gin b The steam engine c The telegraph d The spinning jenny 14 How did the steam engine impact transportation in 19th century Britain? a It was used for sailing ships. b It enabled the development of railways. c It replaced bicycles. d It improved horse-drawn carriages. 15 What was one effect of the Industrial Revolution on urbanization in Britain? a Decline of rural areas. b Increase in agricultural jobs. c Rapid growth of cities. d Less migration to cities. 16 Which invention improved communication during the Industrial Revolution? a The radio b The telephone c The telegraph d The printing press 17 What was a significant consequence of factory work during the Industrial Revolution? a Higher wages for all workers. b Better health benefits. c Poor working conditions for laborers. d Increased leisure time. 18 Which industry saw significant mechanization during the Industrial Revolution? a Mining b Construction c Agriculture d Textile industry 19 What was the role of child labor in the Industrial Revolution? a They received high wages. b They worked only in agriculture. c Children worked long hours in factories. d They were not allowed to work. 20 What was a major social change brought about by the Industrial Revolution? a The end of monarchy. b The rise of the working class. c The decline of the aristocracy. d The increase of rural populations. 21 Which transportation innovation was crucial for moving goods during the Industrial Revolution? a Railroads b Bicycles c Airplanes d Automobiles 22 What was one environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution in Britain? a Cleaner air quality. b Increased pollution in cities. c More green spaces. d Less waste production. 23 What invention is credited with revolutionizing the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution? a The Spinning Jenny b The Steam Engine c The Loom d The Cotton Gin 24 Which country is considered the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution? a England b United States c France d Germany 25 What was a significant impact of the Industrial Revolution on urbanization? a Increased agricultural jobs b Rapid growth of cities c Stagnation of population d Decline of rural areas 26 Which transportation innovation was developed during the Industrial Revolution? a The automobile b The bicycle c The steam locomotive d The airplane 27 What was the primary source of power for factories during the Industrial Revolution? a Human labor b Steam power c Electricity d Wind power 28 Which social class emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution? a The working class b The industrial middle class c The aristocracy d The peasantry 29 What was a common working condition during the Industrial Revolution? a Long hours and low wages b Short hours and high wages c Safe environments d Flexible schedules 30 Which movement arose in response to the negative effects of industrialization? a Labor unions b Feminism c Socialism d Environmentalism 31 What was the primary material used in construction during the Industrial Revolution? a Wood b Plastic c Iron d Concrete 32 Which invention improved communication during the Industrial Revolution? a The radio b The telegraph c The television d The telephone