WorksheetsWorld History - Industrial Revolution and Imperialism
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Factors that led to Europeans claiming control of almost all of Africa were imperialism, nationalism, and racism.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Steamships, railroads, and telegraphs made it easier to penetrate deep into Africa.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Imperialism caused great damage to African society by destroying traditional African society, forcing people out of their homes, and drawing political boundaries that had no relation to ethnic divisions.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Europeans wanted Southeast Asia and the islands of the Pacific for its resources and its closeness to Japan.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
What is the BEST answer to how the agricultural revolution helped produce the Industrial Revolution?
a)
Because of improvements in farm output that made more food available and healthier diets that led to population increases in Britain
b)
Because more farm land was available for purchase
c)
British government purchased much farmland from poor farmers
d)
none of the above
6.
Why was Britain the first country to have an economy based on industry?
a)
It had coal and water to power machines.
b)
Iron ore to make machines and tools
c)
Rivers to move people and goods
d)
all of the above
7.
The Industrial Revolution
a)
refers to the greatly increased output of goods made by hand in cottage industries
b)
refers to the greatly increased output of machine-made goods that began in Great Britain in the mid-1700s
c)
refers to the increased use of workers in rural areas
d)
none of the above
8.
Inventions during the Industrial Revolution included
a)
factories, cloth, and harbors
b)
factories, cloth, steam engines
c)
steam engines, textiles, and harbors
d)
steam engines, steam-driven boats, and railroad lines
9.
The Industrial Revolution had many good effects which included
a)
cities crowded, better housing, and cheaper, better clothing
b)
increased nations wealth, harsh working conditions, and better diets
c)
increased amounts of goods and services, jobs, and better diets
d)
none of the above
10.
In the United States, industry grew first in the
a)
Northwest
b)
Midwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Northeast
11.
Countries that adopted an industrial economy soon began to take over lands in search for sources of raw materials needed to run factories. This practice is called
a)
capitalism
b)
imperialism
c)
socialism
d)
communism
12.
In a ____ economy, people invest their money in businesses to make a profit.
a)
capitalist
b)
socialist
c)
profit
d)
communist
13.
In a _____ economy, businesses should be owned by society as a whole, not by individuals.
a)
capitalist
b)
socialist
c)
communist
d)
imperialist
14.
Karl Marx advocated for a form of complete socialism in which all production is owned by the people. Private property would not exist. This is called
a)
communism
b)
joint stock companies
c)
capitalism
d)
radical socialism
15.
Which of the following conditions during the Industrial Revolution supported Karl Marx's ideas?
a)
There were a few wealthy business people while the majority of people were poor.
b)
More material goods were available.
c)
People were no longer threatened by famine.
d)
People left the countryside and moved to the cities.
16.
According to Karl Marx, the final phase of history would be one in which
a)
no classes existed.
b)
everyone would be middle class.
c)
the bourgeoisie would rule the proletariat (lowest class).
d)
the proletariat would rule the bourgeoisie.
17.
Which of the following area was the first area to undergo major industrialization?
a)
banking
b)
railroads
c)
coal mining
d)
textile production
18.
What was the benefit of the railroad in Britain?
a)
It encouraged people to emigrate (move) to other countries.
b)
It eliminated hundreds of thousands ofjobs.
c)
It displaced (removed) England's agricultural and fishing industries.
d)
It offered cheap transportation for materials and goods.
19.
What was the MAIN cause of the process of urbanization (city life) that occurred in 19th century Britain and elsewhere in western Europe?
a)
poor crop yields
b)
industrialization
c)
improved living conditions in cities
d)
more efficient transportation systems
20.
How did the introduction of the factory system affect workers' daily lives?
a)
Factories provided a relief from farm work because workers performed far fewer tasks per day than farmers did.
b)
Factory work, with long hours and poor conditions, proved to be even harsher than farm work.
c)
Factory workers received higher salaries for their work and enjoyed year-round work rather than seasonal farm work.
d)
The factories' machines required less maintenance and were much safer for children and women than the farm equipment.
21.
The normal working day begins at all seasons at 6 A.M. precisely and ends, after the usual break of half an hour for breakfast, an hour for dinner, and half an hour for tea, at 7 P.M. …. Workers arriving 2 minutes late shall lose half an hour’s wages; whoever is more than 2 minutes late may not start work until after the next break, or at least shall lose his wages until then ….. No worker may leave his place of work otherwise than for reasons connected with his work …. All conversation with fellow-workers is prohibited … From Sidney Pollard and Colin Holmes, Documents of European Economic History, 1968 According to this passage, how many hours did workers spend working?
a)
13 hours
b)
11 hours
c)
9 hours
d)
8 hours
22.
Claimed as the exclusive investment or trading realm of a power
a)
colony
b)
protectorate
c)
sphere of influence
d)
economic imperialism
e)
laissez-faire
23.
Governed by a foreign power
a)
colony
b)
protectorate
c)
sphere of influence
d)
economic imperialism
e)
laissez-faire
24.
No government interference - let the people do as they will
a)
colony
b)
protectorate
c)
sphere of influence
d)
economic imperialism
e)
laissez-faire
25.
Controlled by private businesses rather than by foreign government
a)
colony
b)
protectorate
c)
sphere of influence
d)
economic imperialism
e)
laissez-faire
26.
Allowed its own government but was under the control of a foreign power
a)
colony
b)
protectorate
c)
sphere of influence
d)
economic imperialism
e)
laissez-faire
27.
Which of the following was a significant social change brought about by the Industrial Revolution?
a)
The increase in agricultural jobs
b)
The decrease in factory production
c)
The rise of a middle class
d)
The decline of urban areas
28.
What was one of the main reasons for the spread of industrialization to other countries?
a)
The need for new markets and raw materials
b)
The desire for political alliances
c)
The abundance of natural resources in Europe
d)
The decline of traditional crafts
29.
Which invention during the Industrial Revolution significantly improved communication?
a)
The spinning jenny
b)
The power loom
c)
The telegraph
d)
The steam engine
30.
Which of the following was a key factor in the development of the factory system during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
The increase in manual labor
b)
The rise of small-scale workshops
c)
The decline of agricultural productivity
d)
The invention of the steam engine
31.
What was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas?
a)
The decline of industrial jobs
b)
A decrease in population density
c)
An increase in rural employment
d)
The growth of cities and urbanization
32.
Which of the following best describes the economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit?
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Capitalism
d)
Feudalism
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