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 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