Urbanization & Living Conditions Quiz

What are the 3 main definitions of urbanization?

• Transformation of forests, increase in suburban population, growth of metropolises

• Transformation of water bodies, increase in industrial population, growth of towns

• Transformation of land, increase in urban population, growth of cities

• Transformation of land, increase in rural population, growth of villages

What were the first signs of urbanization in England during the early 19th century?

• Technological advancements, growth of population, lack of job opportunities

• Technological advancements, decrease in population, lack of job opportunities

• Technological advancements, growth of population, development of new job opportunities

• Technological setbacks, growth of rural population, lack of job opportunities

What were some consequences of urbanization in England?

• Positive impact on living conditions, environmental consequences, social changes, economical stability

• Positive impact on living conditions, environmental benefits, social stability

• Impact on living conditions, environmental consequences, social changes, economical impacts

• Impact on living conditions, environmental benefits, social changes, economical stability

What were the living conditions like for the working-class in close proximity to industries?

• Spacious and luxurious, with access to fresh food and clean water

• Densely populated, unhealthy, unhygienic, with poor diets and low life expectancy

• Isolated and peaceful, with abundant resources and long life expectancy

• Scattered and chaotic, with limited access to basic necessities

How was waste disposal managed in urban areas during the 19th century?

• Proper recycling and waste treatment facilities

• Directly disposed into sewers and then into rivers, usage of cesspits

• Regular garbage collection and disposal services

• Controlled incineration of waste materials

What diseases were prevalent due to poor living conditions in urban areas?

• Cholera, typhoid, tuberculosis

• Smallpox and measles

• Malaria and dengue fever

• Common cold and seasonal flu

How did the housing conditions differ between the upper class and the lower class?

• Both lived in small apartments in the city center

• Rich lived in apartments, poor lived in cottages

• Rich lived in mansions, poor lived in back-to-back houses or lodging houses

• Both lived in mansions with big yards and libraries

Draw back-to-back houses

What were lodging houses and how did they impact public health?

• Houses with modern amenities, ensuring comfort and convenience

• Houses with private bathrooms, reducing the risk of infections

• Houses with communal living spaces, leading to the spread of lice and fleas

• Large houses with individual rooms, promoting cleanliness and hygiene

What were some challenges faced by the working class in urban areas during the 19th century?

• Limited access to education and healthcare, poor working conditions, overcrowded housing

• Abundant job opportunities, spacious housing, access to modern amenities

• High wages, clean and hygienic living conditions, social stability

• Equal opportunities for all, well-maintained public spaces, low crime rates