Industrialisation and Urbanisation Quiz

What is the correct definition of industrialisation?

• The process of cities becoming more environmentally friendly

• The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale

• The migration of people from rural to urban areas

• The improvement of living conditions in cities

What was Manchester’s main industry in the 19th century?

• Steel production

• Cotton textiles

• Shipbuilding

• Coal mining

How did industrialisation impact Manchester’s population?

• It caused a decrease in population due to pollution

• It remained stable due to strict migration policies

• It increased rapidly as people moved for jobs

• It led to people leaving the city for the countryside

Why did slums develop in Manchester during industrialisation?

• There was an abundance of high-quality housing

• Factories built housing for workers

• Rapid population growth led to overcrowding and poor living conditions

• The government provided free housing for workers

What is the opposite process of industrialisation, which took place in Manchester in the 20th century?

• Deindustrialisation

• Globalisation

• Urbanisation

• Gentrification

What is the term for the process of improvement that began in Manchester in the late 20th century?

• Industrialisation

• Revitalisation

• Regeneration

• Urban expansion

What is one result of this regeneration process?

• Increase in pollution levels

• Population decline

• Improved housing and infrastructure

• Closure of all industries

In the 19th century, the River Irwell was polluted due to:

• Agricultural runoff

• Industrial waste from mills and dye houses

• Excessive fishing

• Natural climate changes

Which of the following is NOT a way life in Manchester has changed since 1870?

• The city has improved sanitation and public health

• Slums have been completely eradicated

• The economy has diversified beyond industry

• The river has been cleaned, and recreational activities have returned

Which of the following is an example of a rural area?

• Lagos

• Abuja

• A small farming village

• Amsterdam