Industrial Revolution Quiz Practice MCQ

The Industrial Revolution began in

• France.

• England.

• Japan.

• Germany.

Which natural resources were most important to the rise of the Industrial Revolution in England?

• Wood and water
• Cotton and wool
• Coal and iron
• Gold and silver

The first factories tended to be located near which geographic feature?

• Mountains

• Rivers/bodies of water

• Forests

• Coal fields

Which machine was used in the textile industry?

• Phonograph

• Seed drill

• Spinning mule

• Steel plow

What was an effect of improvements in transportation during the Industrial Revolution?

• Reduced urbanization and population growth.
• Increased isolation of rural communities.
• Increased trade and urbanization.

• Decreased reliance on coal and steam power.

Which best describes the working conditions of early textile mills?

• Comfortable and safe working conditions with short hours and high wages.
• Flexible hours with generous pay and benefits.
• A relaxed environment with minimal supervision and ample breaks.
• Harsh and unsafe working conditions with long hours and low wages.

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the class structure of western societies?

• The Industrial Revolution eliminated all class distinctions in society.
• The Industrial Revolution transformed the class structure by creating a new middle class and a distinct working class, leading to increased social mobility and economic disparities.
• The Industrial Revolution had no effect on social mobility or economic disparities.
• The Industrial Revolution only benefited the upper class without creating new social classes.

Why was coal important to industrialization?

• Coal was a major source of clothing materials.
• Coal provided the energy needed for steam engines.

• Coal was primarily used for cooking food.
• Coal was essential for agricultural practices.

What was the Meiji Restoration?

• A cultural movement in Japan that focused on traditional arts.

• A political revolution that restored imperial rule in Japan and modernized its country.

• A military coup that overthrew Japan's emperor.

• An economic policy that isolated Japan from the world.

What event caused Japan to start the process of industrialization?

• The signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854.
• The Meiji Restoration in 1868.
• The end of the Edo period in 1868.
• The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853.