Industrial Revolution Quiz (1) Test your knowledge on the period of rapid industrial growth, technological advancement, and urbanization during the 18th and 19th centuries. delya90 published on April 26, 2024 Stacked 1/12 What was a major factor contributing to the start of the Industrial Revolution? Feudalism Inventions like the steam engine Religious conflicts Colonialism 2/12 Which country is considered to be the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution? Great Britain France China Germany 3/12 What new method of production emerged during the Industrial Revolution? Cottage industries Factory system Barter system Collective farming 4/12 Which industry played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution? Agriculture Textile Fishing Mining 5/12 Which inventor is known for improving the efficiency of the steam engine? James Watt Thomas Edison Alexander Graham Bell Eli Whitney 6/12 What did the enclosure movement impact during the Industrial Revolution? Education system Agriculture practices Transportation networks Military strategies 7/12 Which transportation innovation revolutionized trade and industry during this period? Railways Automobiles Bicycles Airplanes 8/12 What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on population growth? Decreased population Increased population Stagnant population Nuclear population 9/12 Which social class saw a rise in prominence during the Industrial Revolution? Peasants Middle class Nobility Clergy 10/12 What negative environmental impact did the Industrial Revolution bring? Air quality improvement Increased pollution Preservation of natural habitats Decreased deforestation 11/12 Which economic system became more prevalent during the Industrial Revolution? Feudalism Capitalism Socialism Communism 12/12 What was a significant cultural impact of the Industrial Revolution? Fading of traditional art forms Rise of urbanization Decline of literature Loss of national identity