WorksheetsCrash Course Industrial Revolution
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 7mins
1-10.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on education?
Education became less important
Only the wealthy could afford education
Twelve years of free, formal education
Decrease in formal education
What revolution is considered the most revolutionary among the ones mentioned?
The Latin American Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The American Revolution
The French Revolution
What percentage of the world's population was engaged in farming before the Industrial Revolution?
About 10%
About 50%
About 80%
About 20%
What was a major energy source that characterized the Industrial Revolution?
Wind energy
Coal
Solar power
Hydroelectric power
Which invention increased the speed of weaving?
The Spinning Jenny
The Water Frame
The Steam Engine
The Flying Shuttle
Who invented the steam engine that was crucial for the Industrial Revolution?
Isaac Newton
Thomas Newcomen
James Watt
John Kay
What was not a reason for the Industrial Revolution starting in Europe according to the video?
Access to coal
Invention of the compass
Small population
Cultural superiority
Why did the Industrial Revolution start in Britain?
Because of its access to coal and high wages
Because of its large population
Because of its advanced technology
Because of its cultural superiority
Why were steam engines more useful to the British?
Because of the government support
Because of the cheap and abundant coal
Because of the skilled labor
Because of the advanced technology
What did high wages in Britain lead to during the Industrial Revolution?
Decrease in coal usage
Invention of labor-saving machines
Increase in manual labor
Decrease in production
