Industrial Revolution

Which invention is often credited with starting the Industrial Revolution?

• Steam Engine

• Printing Press

• Electric Light Bulb

• Telephone

Answer explanation

The steam engine, particularly improved by James Watt in the late 18th century, is often credited with kickstarting the Industrial Revolution as it provided a new source of power for factories and transportation.

James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny. Which industry was this machine used in?

• Transport

• Textiles

• Mining

• Agriculture

Answer explanation

James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny in 1764, which allowed one worker to spin multiple spools of thread simultaneously, greatly increasing productivity in the textile industry.

What was the primary fuel source that powered the steam engine?

• Petrol

• Wood

• Iron

• Coal

Answer explanation

Coal was the primary fuel source for steam engines and other industrial machinery.

In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• United States of America

• Great Britain

• France

• Germany

Answer explanation

It began in Great Britain.

Which 2 factors explain why the Industrial Revolution began in Britain?

• Abundant coal and iron resources

• More advanced than other countries

• Small country

• Stable political and economic environment

Answer explanation

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain due to its abundant coal and iron resources, which were essential for industrial production, and a stable political and economic environment that fostered innovation and investment.

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on child labour?

• No significant change

• Increased use of child labour in factories

• Elimination of child labour

• Child labour became illegal

Answer explanation

Children were employed in factories because they provided cheap labour and could operate small machinery easier.

Which innovation helped improve communication during the Industrial Revolution?

• Telegraph

• Radio

• Telephone

• Internet

Answer explanation

The telegraph was invented in 1837 by William Cooke and Charles Wheatstone. It made communication much faster and more efficient.

What was a major environmental consequence of the Industrial Revolution?

• Famine (hambruna)

• Decreased carbon emissions

• Increased air and water pollution

• Drought (sequía)

Answer explanation

The Industrial Revolution led to increased air and water pollution due to the burning of fossil fuels and the discharge of waste into bodies of water like the Thames.

Which waterborne disease (enfermedad transmitida por el agua) was common in London due to poor sanitation and polluted water?

• Cholera

• The Plague

• Typhoid

• Smallpox

Answer explanation

Cholera spread quickly in densely populated areas like London and became the main public health crisis during the Industrial Revolution.

Who was Isambard Brunel?

• A doctor

• A politician

• A professor

• An engineer

Answer explanation

Isambard Brunel (1806–1859) was one of the most important British engineers from the Industrial Revolution. His work during the 19th century transformed transportation and construction.