Industrial Revolution Quiz 1

What was one of the primary economic changes during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in agricultural production

• Increase in manufacturing output

• Decline in urban population

• Reduction in trade activities

Which term describes the shift from home-based production to factory-based production during the Industrial Revolution?

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Globalization

• Mechanization

What was a key factor that contributed to economic growth during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in labor force

• Increase in technological innovation

• Reduction in raw materials

• Decline in transportation networks

Which industry was one of the first to undergo major changes during the Industrial Revolution?

• Textile industry

• Automotive industry

• Electronics industry

• Aerospace industry

What was a common characteristic of the cottage industry before the Industrial Revolution?

• Large-scale production

• Factory-based work

• Home-based production

• Automated machinery

Which of the following countries was NOT part of the British Empire?

• India

• Australia

• Egypt

• Russia