The Industrial Revolution Quiz

Question 1

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When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

1600s

18th century

1700s

Answer

Early 19th century

Question 2

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Which invention kickstarted the Industrial Revolution?

Spinning jenny

Answer

Steam engine

Answer

Printing press

Answer

Light bulb

Question 3

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Where did the Industrial Revolution originate?

France

Britain

Germany

Answer

United States

Question 4

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Which industry saw the most significant growth during the Industrial Revolution?

Textile

Mining

Fishing

Answer

Agriculture

Question 5

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What was the name of the movement that resisted the negative effects of industrialization?

Luddites

Answer

Revolutionaries

Answer

Capitalists

Answer

Imperialists

Question 6

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Which of the following was NOT a major technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution?

Telegraph

Railway

Answer

Steam engine

Answer

Cotton gin

Question 7

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Who is often credited as the father of the Industrial Revolution?

James Watt

Answer

Thomas Edison

Answer

Henry Ford

Answer

Alexander Graham Bell

Question 8

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What was the main source of power in early factories?

Water

Wind

Steam

Coal

Answer

Agriculture

Answer

Decrease in urbanization

Answer

Less demand for labor

Answer

Decrease in technology

Answer

Eli Whitney

Answer

Samuel Morse

Answer

Thomas Edison

Question 9

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Which industry saw the introduction of assembly line production during the Industrial Revolution?

Textile

Mining

Automobile

Question 10

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What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society?

Rise of urban centers

Question 11

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Which inventor revolutionized communication during the Industrial Revolution?

Alexander Graham Bell