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Industrial Revolution

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the time period for the industrial revolution

a)

1567-1740

b)

1956-2002

c)

1760-1840

d)

1711-1876

2.

Did children work in the industrial revolution?

a)
Yes, children did work in the industrial revolution.
b)
No, children were not allowed to work in the industrial revolution.
3.

Was Britian the first country to have an industrial revolution

a)

True

b)

False

4.

what was the jail time / punishment for doing a petty crime in the industrial revolution?

a)

iron legs

b)

imprisonments

c)

fine

d)

hit by a strap

5.

Was the industrial revolution a good impact on the world ?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

6.

Which city did the industrial revolution start in the world ?

a)

Edinburg

b)

Greenwich

c)

Manchester

d)

London

7.

How did the industrial revolution change the citizens?

a)

It improved wages

b)

It declined wages

c)

It fueled the rise of labour unions

8.

Where did the metal working start during the early industrial revolution

a)

London

b)

Edinburg

c)

Shropshire

d)

North Shire

9.

Did the industrial revolution impact water

a)
Yes, the industrial revolution had a significant impact on water through pollution and increased demand for water for industrial processes.
b)
No, the industrial revolution had no impact on water
10.

What were the impacts of long term and short term

a)
The impacts of long term situations may include sustained changes or developments, while short term impacts may involve immediate or temporary effects.
b)
The impacts of long term situations may include immediate changes or developments, while short term impacts may involve sustained effects.
c)
The impacts of long term situations may include only temporary changes or developments, while short term impacts may involve sustained effects.
d)
The impacts of long term situations may include no changes or developments, while short term impacts may involve immediate or temporary effects.
11.

Did the industrial revolution give more of a chance for employment ?

a)

No

b)

Yes

12.

Who had the worst conditions during the industrial revolution ?

a)
Workers in the factories and mines
b)
Farmers
c)
Children of the factory owners
d)
Factory owners
13.

The industrial revolution had an

(a)  

14.

What was the workhouse in the industrial revolution used for ?

a)
The workhouse was used as a prison for criminals
b)
The workhouse was used as a school for orphans
c)
The workhouse was used to provide housing and work for the poor and unemployed.
d)
The workhouse was used as a vacation resort for the wealthy
15.

Did the industrial revolution cause less food ?

a)
Yes, the industrial revolution caused a decrease in food production due to the shift from agriculture to industry.
b)
No, the industrial revolution had no impact on food production as it was focused on other aspects of society.
c)
Yes, the industrial revolution led to overproduction of food, causing waste and decreased consumption.
d)
No, the industrial revolution actually led to increased food production through technological advancements in agriculture and transportation.
16.

What would you describe the industrial revolution as ?

4 lines
17.

What was the main product the industrial revolution was selling ?

a)

Farming products

b)

Steam power

c)

Iron ore

d)

Gold

18.

What did the industrial revolution create ?

a)
The industrial revolution created a decrease in population
b)
The industrial revolution created a return to an agrarian society
c)
The industrial revolution created a decline in technological advancements
d)

The industrial revolution created electrical motors and generators

19.

When was the steam engine made ?

a)

1654

b)

1854

c)

1712

d)

1765

20.

When was the first prototype steam engine made ?

a)

1743

b)

1698

c)

1599

d)

1793

21.

How would you describe the industrial revolution ?

4 lines
22.

  • Why did towns and cities grow during and after the Industrial Revolution?

a)
The lack of transportation to rural areas
b)
Job opportunities in factories and the need for labor in urban areas
c)
The decrease in job opportunities in urban areas
d)
The availability of advanced technology in cities
23.

What were some products of the industrial revolution ?

a)

Cricket and NFL

b)
Electronics, plastics, and automobiles
c)

Flying shuttle and Spinning Jenny

d)

Oscars and soccer balls

24.

What were the first uses of the steam engines ?

a)

Powering trains

b)
Pumping water out of mines and powering early industrial machinery
c)

To power industrial machines

d)
Cooking food and boiling water
25.

What was the best bit of the industrial revolution ?

4 lines
26.

What was the worst bit of the industrial revolution ?

4 lines

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