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WorksheetsIndustrial Revolution - causes and major development
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
When did the Industrial Revolution take place?
14th century to 15th century
18th century to 19th century
16th century to 17th century
20th century to 21st century
What were the key features of the Industrial Revolution?
Exploration, Colonisation, Revolution
Religion, Politics, Art
Agriculture, Education, Healthcare
Mechanisation, Industrialisation, Urbanisation
Where did the Industrial Revolution first begin?
France
Germany
Britain
Spain
Why did the Industrial Revolution first begin in Britain?
Abundance of gold and silver
Rich in natural resources (coal and iron)
Lack of skilled labor
Isolation from other countries
In which industry was the technological development first applied?
Textile Industry
Transportation
Farming
Coal mining
What was used as fuel for the steam power during the Industrial Revolution?
Natural
Electricity
Coal
Solar power
Which of the following transportation revolution started first during the Industrial Revolution?
Land transportation
Air transportation
Space transportation
Sea transportation
What new way of communication emerged during the Industrial Revolution?
Social media
Telegraph
Telephone
Which of the following was/were first invented during Industrial Revolution?
Vaccines against smallpox
Vaccines against rabies
Antiseptic surgery
All of the above
Which of the following statement concerning the increased population during 18th century and 19th century Industrial Revolution is correct?
Increased population provided more labour.
Increased population led to starvation.
Increased population did not make any different.
Increased population led to a decrease in demand of goods.
What did merchants invest their capital on during the Industrial Revolution?
Real estate
Stock market
Invention of more advanced machines
Luxury goods
Why did scientists seek to apply their knowledge to during the Industrial Revolution?
Improve technology
Conduct space exploration
Create new art forms
Study ancient history
Which of the following is an example of an industrial town in mid-19th century Britain?
Tokyo
Rome
Liverpool
Paris
What is the Enclosure Movement mentioned in the text?
A movement for agricultural change
A movement for land reform
A movement for political reform
A movement for social equality
What is the Patent law mentioned in the text?
A law related to criminal offenses
A law related to intellectual property
A law related to immigration
A law related to environmental protection
The steam locomotive provided faster (a) transportation.
Telegraph
Steam Engine
Textiles Industry
Division of labour
What was one of the major impacts of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas?
Decrease in population
Increase in job opportunities
Reduction in pollution
Expansion of agricultural land
