Industrial Revolution and Technology Quiz

What was a key factor in Britain's economic development during the Industrial Revolution?

• The development of the internet

• The invention of the airplane

• The use of steam-powered machines in cotton production

• The discovery of electricity

What was the main energy source that replaced wood in England by the end of the 17th century?

• Solar power

• Nuclear energy

• Coal

• Wind power

Which invention was crucial for the mechanized factory production during the Industrial Revolution?

• The steam engine

• The internal combustion engine

• The electric motor

• The hydraulic press

What was the impact of the enclosure movement on rural workers?

• It allowed them to own more land

• It forced many to migrate to cities

• It increased their income from farming

• It provided them with better farming tools

Which industry saw a shift from small-scale cottage industry to large, mechanized factories?

• Textiles

• Pharmaceuticals

• Automobiles

• Electronics

What was one of the main uses of steam power in the early stages of the Industrial Revolution?

• To pump water out of coal mines

• To generate electricity

• To power computers

• To power airplanes

Which country became the world leader in industrial chemistry in the second half of the 19th century?

• Japan

• United States

• Germany

• France

What was a significant transportation development during the Industrial Revolution?

• The invention of the bicycle

• The creation of the automobile

• The construction of canals

• The development of space travel