WHII: T14: The Industrial Revolution CC

Before the Industrial Revolution, what percentage of the world's population was engaged in farming?

• Less than 1%

• Approximately 20%

• About 50%

• Around 80%

What defines the Industrial Revolution?

• A period of increased political upheaval and new national borders.

• An increase in production driven by machines and new energy sources.

• A shift from agricultural societies to nomadic hunter-gatherer societies.

• A time when education became a universal right for all citizens.

Which invention in the British textile industry dramatically increased the speed of weaving, leading to a higher demand for yarn?

• The Spinning Jenny

• The Water Frame

• The Flying Shuttle

• The Steam Engine

Which of the following is NOT presented as a Eurocentric reason for the Industrial Revolution beginning in Europe?

• Cultural superiority of Europeans.

• A strong culture of science and invention.

• Abundant natural resources like coal and iron.

• Freer political institutions and strong property rights.

Which of the following was a significant Chinese invention mentioned in the video?

• Gunpowder

• Steam engine

• Telegraph

• Spinning jenny

What was a primary reason coal became a crucial energy source in Britain?

• It was abundant and easy to access

• It was cleaner than wood

• It was imported cheaply from colonies

• It was the only available fuel source

How did high wages in Britain contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

• They encouraged workers to work longer hours

• They made labor more expensive, incentivizing machines

• They led to increased demand for luxury goods

• They funded scientific research

How did Indian cotton production influence British industrialization?

• It provided cheap labor for British factories

• It created a market for cotton goods, spurring British production

• It supplied raw materials for British textile mills

• It led to the invention of the spinning jenny in India