Industrial Revolution Practice Test

What is the time period commonly associated with the First Industrial Revolution?

• 1750-1790

• 1760-1820/1840

• 1800-1850

• 1820-1880

How did the Industrial Revolution affect human life?

• It had no significant impact on human life.

• It changed human life drastically.

• It slowed down the progress of human civilization.

• It only affected the agricultural practices.

Compared to the previous 2500+ years, how much was created in the last 250+ years due to the Industrial Revolution?

• Less was created in the last 250+ years.

• The same amount was created in the last 250+ years.

• More was created in the last 250+ years.

• Nothing was created in the last 250+ years.

What does the Industrial Revolution refer to?

• A) A period of cultural advancements in the 1700s

• B) The greatly increased output of machine-made goods that began in England in the 1700s

• C) A political movement that started in England in the 1700s

• D) The discovery of new lands by English explorers in the 1700s

What was one of the key changes during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in the use of machines

• Machines were invented which replaced human labor

• Reduction in energy sources

• Decrease in the use of metals and minerals

Which of the following was NOT a new energy source developed during the Industrial Revolution?

• Water

• Steam

• Solar

• Electricity

Which of the following was NOT listed as one of Great Britain's advantages in the image?

• Plentiful iron and coal

• A navigable river system

• A strong fishing industry

• Colonies that supplied raw materials and bought finished goods

Where was the domestic system of production developed?

• France

• Germany

• England

• United States

During which period did the domestic system exist in England?

• Early 1500s-early 1700s

• Late 1600s-late 1800s

• Mid 1700s-mid 1900s

• Early 1600s-early 1800s

Why could the domestic system not continue effectively?

• It was too advanced for its time

• It could not keep up with demand

• It was banned by the government

• It was replaced by the barter system