Industrial Revolution Quiz BBC Overall

When did the Industrial Revolution take place?

• 1750 - 1900

• 1900 - 1950

• 1600 - 1650

• 1800 - 1850

What was the main source of power for factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• Wind

• Water

• Steam

• Solar

Who invented the Spinning Jenny?

• James Hargreaves

• Richard Arkwright

• James Watt

• George Stephenson

What was the primary material used to power steam engines?

• Oil

• Coal

• Wood

• Natural Gas

Which invention significantly improved road transport in the 1820s?

• Turnpike Trusts

• Railways

• Tarmac

• Canals

What was the main role of workers in the factory system?

• Supervising and operating equipment

• Selling products

• Transporting goods

• Designing machinery

Which Act banned factories from employing children under nine years of age?

• 1819 Factory Act

• 1833 Factory Act

• 1901 Factory Act

• 1842 Mines Act

What was the name of George Stephenson's locomotive engine?

• The Rocket

• The Comet

• The Lightning

• The Thunder

What was the main reason for the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Better weather

• More job opportunities

• Improved education

• Increased leisure activities

What was the main risk for workers in coal mines?

• Extreme heat

• Tunnels collapsing

• Flooding

• Animal attacks