Modern World History Unit 3 Test

What was a major driving force behind the Industrial Revolution?

• The discovery of new continents

• The invention of the printing press

• Advances in agricultural practices

• The widespread use of feudalism

Which of the following ideologies promotes the idea of a classless society?

• Capitalism

• Nationalism

• Communism

• Mercantilism

Who is considered the father of the steam engine, which played a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution?

• Charles Dickens

• Victor Hugo

• Karl Marx

• James Watt

What does the term "bourgeoisie" refer to in Marxist theory?

• The working class

• The middle class or capitalists who own the means of production

• Government officials

• Peasants and serfs

The Congress of Vienna aimed to:

• Spread the principles of the French Revolution

• Restore Europe to its pre-Napoleonic Wars status

• Establish communism as a dominant ideology in Europe

• Promote the unification of Germany and Italy

Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Industrial Revolution in England?

• Decrease in urban populations

• Decrease in child labor

• Increase in the use of steam-powered machinery

• Decrease in the number of strikes

What is "impressionism" best known for?

• Its focus on emotional expression and the inner world

• Its emphasis on accurate depiction of historical events

• Its use of light and color to capture the moment, not the details

• Its strict adherence to classical techniques and subjects

Which of the following best describes "mercantilism"?

• An economic policy aimed at maximizing the exports and minimizing the imports of a nation

• A political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms and rights

• A social theory advocating for the abolition of private property

• An artistic movement that focuses on the realistic depiction of everyday life

The term "proletariat" refers to:

• The middle-class capitalists

• The monarch and aristocracy

• The working class or laborers

• Artists and intellectuals

What was a common theme in the works of Charles Dickens?

• The glorification of war and heroism

• The exploration of utopian societies

• Criticism of social injustice and the conditions of the poor

• The celebration of industrial progress