Industrial Revolution Quiz

Do you think children should be allowed to drop out of school in order to get a job?

• Yes

• No

1. 1) If you had to choose between money or love which would it be?  Would you marry someone who was bankrupt, destitute and in debt?

3. 2)Do you think that you should be allowed to drop out of school in order to get a job? Why or why not?

Who first used the term 'Industrial Revolution'?

• Arnold Toynbee

• English economic historians

• French writers

• American inventors

What was the underpinning factor of the Industrial Revolution?

• Trade agreements

• Political reforms

• Agricultural Revolution

• Technological advancements

Which industry saw mechanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• Mining industry

• Construction industry

• Agricultural industry

• Textile industry

What material was key for constructing tools and machinery during industrial progress?

• Steel

• Wood

• Brick

• Glass

Which country became the world's leading industrial nation in the 20th century?

• Germany

• France

• Great Britain

• United States

What was the main reason for people moving from the countryside to the cities during the Victorian era?

• To enjoy a luxurious lifestyle

• To get jobs in factories

• To escape overcrowding

• To work on farms

What were some of the jobs that poor people had during the Victorian era?

• Bankers and shopkeepers

• Doctors and lawyers

• Rat catchers and street sweepers

• Factory owners and merchants

What was the living condition like for the majority of the poor families during the Victorian era?

• Living in the countryside

• Living in workhouses

• Living in big houses with lots of servants

• Living in damp and filthy apartments