Industrial Revolutions

Which of the following resources was NOT much used before the First Industrial Revolution?

• Production lines

• Horse-drawn wagons

• Locally-raised food

• Trading markets

Answer explanation

Production lines started being used during the Second Industrial Revolution.

Where was the First Industrial Revolution most intense?

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Answer explanation

The First Industrial Revolution happened in Europe and in the United States. In England it was more intense.

Which resource was one of the main improvements from the Second Industrial Revolution?

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Answer explanation

The Second Industrial Revolution was marked by things such as mass production lines and electricity.

Besides the advancements in technology, the Industrial Revolutions caused an increase in work-related diseases, such as:

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• Phossy Jaw
• Black Death
• Rabies
• Dengue fever

Answer explanation

Phossy Jaw affected match industry workers during the Second Industrial Revolution.

Why did workers start strikes during the First and Second Industrial Revolutions?

• Urban life and pollution

• Full-time work in industries

• Poor work conditions and bad payment

• Means of transportation

Answer explanation

The strikes were motivated by poor work conditions, long workdays, and bad payment.

Which Industrial Revolution had the use of automated robots as one of its main characteristics?

• Fourth

• First

• Second

• Third

Answer explanation

One of the main characteristics of the Third Industrial Revolution is the use of robots.

The following technologies are the main innovations from the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), except:

• Physical machines integrated with digital devices

• Artificial intelligence

• The invention of computers, electronics, and robotics

• Cloud storage

Answer explanation

Computers, robotics, and electronics were invented during the Third Industrial Revolution.

The fourth phase of industrialization in Brazil (since the 1950s) began under the government of:

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Answer explanation

During President J.K.’s administration, Brazilian economy opened itself to foreign investment, which caused a growth in industry and investments such as the founding of Brasilia as the new capital of the country.