The Industrial Revolution Quiz

When did the Industrial Revolution occur?

• 21st century

• 20th century

• 18th century

• 15th century

What were the factors that led to a major increase in agricultural productivity in 18th-century Britain?

• Improved roads

• New varieties of crops

• All of the above

• New types of equipment

What was the most important fabric for Britain's economic growth between 1750 and 1850?

• Wool

• Silk

• Cotton

• Linen

What was the main purpose of constructing improved roads in Europe during the Industrial Revolution?

• To provide faster transportation for goods

• To promote tourism

• To increase agricultural productivity

• To connect existing waterways

What was the main reason for the huge increase in agricultural yields during the Industrial Revolution?

• All of the above

• New types of equipment

• Improved land use and soil health

• Animal farming

What was the main transformation in the production of textiles during the Industrial Revolution?

• From factory-based industry to small-scale cottage industry

• From small-scale cottage industry to large factory-based industry

• From hand-woven industry to small-scale cottage industry

• From large factory-based industry to hand-woven industry

What was the most important fabric for Britain's economic growth between 1750 and 1850?

• Wool

• Silk

• Cotton

• Linen

What was the main purpose of constructing improved roads in Europe during the Industrial Revolution?

• To connect existing waterways

• To increase agricultural productivity

• To promote tourism

• To provide faster transportation for goods

What was the main reason for the huge increase in agricultural yields during the Industrial Revolution?

• Animal farming

• Improved land use and soil health

• All of the above

• New types of equipment

What was the main transformation in the production of textiles during the Industrial Revolution?

• From hand-woven industry to small-scale cottage industry

• From large factory-based industry to hand-woven industry

• From small-scale cottage industry to large factory-based industry

• From factory-based industry to small-scale cottage industry