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WorksheetsThe 1st Industrial Revolution and Imperialism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where did the 1st Industrial Revolution (工业革命) begin?
United States
China
Japan
Great Britain
Germany
When did the 1st Industrial Revolution begin?
1720s
1740s
1760s
1780s
1800
Which industry benefited first from the 1st Industrial Revolution?
Textiles (纺织)
Transport (交通运输)
Mining (采矿)
Farming (农业)
Which three of these were invented (发明) during the 1st Industrial Revolution (1760-1900)?
Steam train
Spinning Jenny
Microscope (显微镜)
Wheel
Telephone
What did people think of early trains?
They were loud, noisy and smelly
They were too fast
They brought places closer together
They didn't understand why anyone would want them
They didn't want to use them
What effect did trains have on 19th century Britain?
People had free transport to the cities
People could go on holidays more easily
They increased pollution
They made Britain a naval (海军的) superpower
They helped people move from the countryside to the city
During the 1st Industrial Revolution...
...there were more farmers
...there were safer workplaces
...child labour increased
...many people worked long hours
...women also worked in coal mines
Which invention of the 1st Industrial Revolution led to the invention of many other things?
Spinning Jenny
Steam train
Steam engine
Telephone
Jeans (牛仔裤)
If you worked in a British factory during the 19th century, you probably...
...went home for lunch
...had to work at least 12 hours a day
...slept in most mornings
...earnt a lot of money
...enjoyed a safe work environment
Overall, the 1st Industrial Revolution...
...was a really good thing for everyone
...was a really bad thing for everyone
...was mostly insignificant (不重要)
...made significant changes to people's lifestyles
...happened everywhere at the same time
Imperialism (帝国主义)/Colonialism (殖民主义)...
...was western countries helping out poorer countries
...was just a western invasion of other countries
...looked different in different places
...led to many wars between colonised countries
...happened because of the Industrial Revolution
How many waves of western Imperialism were there?
1
3
5
10
100s
What were the 3 main causes of western Imperialism?
A need for more resources
The development of capitalism in Europe
A desire for new markets to sell their products
A desire to help those who had less
The Europeans were bored
Which of the following was not a significant overseas colonial power during the 19th-20th centuries?
Great Britain
Japan
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Germany
United States
How did colonisation affect many colonies (殖民地)?
Huge industrial development
Their people were taken as slaves
Their resources were taken to Europe
Infrastructure (基础设施) was built
They became rich
Which Asian country was NOT colonised during the 19th century?
Japan
Vietnam
India
Malaysia
Indonesia
How did the 1st Industrial Revolution help the western powers colonise other countries?
Better weapons to fight with
More factories to make things
Better vehicles to transport resources
Better vehicles to go on holiday
More products to export
How did Imperial powers benefit from colonisation?
Slaves
Bigger armies
More people to look after
More precious (珍贵) resources
Increased trade
How did the rule of western imperial powers improve many colonies?
Everyone in the colonies was equal
Created more stable, secure societies
Built lots of industry
Greater cultural sensitivity
Lots of new lifestyle choices
19th century imperialism...
...happened because of the 1st Industrial Revolution
...affected imperial powers and colonies in both positive and negative ways
...allowed western Imperial powers to rule the entire world
...was the cause for all the bad things that happened in colonised countries
...directly caused World War II
