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Industrialization & Urbanization

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following was NOT an agricultural improvement of the 1600s
a)
Crop rotation
b)
seed drill
c)
new fertilizers
d)
chemical pesticides
2.
True or False: Industrialization required natural resources to produce goods
a)
True
b)
False
3.
In what British industry did the Industrial Revolution first take hold?
a)
textiles
b)
iron production
c)
agriculture
d)
transportation
4.
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?
a)
there was a large population of workers
b)
extensive natural resources
c)
banks invested in the manufacture of new inventions
d)
all of the above
5.
The steam engine was important to the Industrial Revolution because
a)
it promoted the creation of a network of canals to transport goods and raw material by boat
b)
it powered machines in English factories
c)
it spurred the creation and perfection of railoads
d)
all of the above
6.

Which of the following is true of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Cities grew because people migrated to cities looking for jobs

b)

Cities tended to develop around sources of water and/or coal

c)

London was Europe's largest city

d)

all of the above

7.

How did living conditions change during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Cities were crowded and lacked adequate housing and sanitary codes

b)

Public health was a major concern as disease spread through cities

c)

Most people lived in luxurious homes

d)

Local governments were able to effectively address difficult living conditions for people who were living in poverty

8.

What challenges were created by the working conditions in the factories?

a)

Repetitive daily tasks were difficult for people accustomed to working on the farm where the work changed with the seasons

b)

Workers were often injured by unsafe machines

c)

The life expectancy of coal miners was less than other workers

d)

all of the above

9.

How did the Industrial Revolution improve lives for some?

a)

A rising middle class gained wealth and an improved standard of living

b)

Pollution harmed the natural environment

c)

Education was more available to people who could afford it

d)

Many people were losing jobs and moving to the city

10.

Capitalism is an economic system in which...

a)

the factors of production are privately owned and money is invested in businesses ventures to make a profit

b)

the factors of production are owned by the government and profits are invested in the common good

c)

the government should intervene to set minimum wage laws and better working conditions to help poor workers

11.

In a socialist economic system...

a)

individuals and businesses own the means of production because competition will help protect the workers

b)

The public, in the form of the state, should own the means of production so that workers can be protected

c)

a community of workers controls the government to help ensure wealth is distributed equally

12.

In a communist economic system...

a)

The public, in the form of the state, should own the means of production so that workers can be protected

b)

individuals and businesses own the means of production because competition will help protect the workers

c)

a community of workers controls the government to help ensure wealth is distributed equally

13.

What does the image above display?

a)

Plow

b)

Seed Drill

c)

Tractor

d)

Steam Engine

14.

Which of the following was NOT a result of advancements in agriculture during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Increased food production

b)

Decreased need for agricultural workers

c)

Increased urbanization

d)

Decreased food production

15.

Which of the following are reasons why the Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain?

a)

abundance of coal

b)

stable government

c)

stable economy

d)

abundance of animals

16.

What is the movement of people from farms to cities?

a)

Utilitarianism

b)

Urbanization

c)

Proletariat

d)

Enclosure Movement

17.

What is industrialization?

a)

a community of workers controls the government to help ensure wealth is distributed equally

b)

government needs to take an active role in the economy to improve conditions for people who are poor

c)

Rapid growth in cities

d)

Process by which people begin to make more products using machines in factories

18.

What was a significant effect of the steam engine on the Industrial Revolution?

a)

It led to the decline of coal mining

b)

It increased the demand for skilled artisans

c)

It facilitated the growth of railroads and factories

d)

It reduced the need for transportation infrastructure

19.

Which of the following was a key factor in the rise of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

The decline of agricultural productivity

b)

The invention of the telegraph

c)

The availability of factory jobs in cities

d)

The increase in rural land ownership

20.

What role did natural resources play in the Industrial Revolution?

a)

They were irrelevant to industrial growth

b)

They provided the raw materials needed for production

c)

They were primarily used for agricultural purposes

d)

They were only important for transportation