Industrial Revolution and Imperialism Quiz

What was the first machine of the Industrial Revolution?

• Steam engine

• Textile mill

• Coal furnace

• Piston wheel

What positive impact did factories have on society during the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased standard of living

• Higher wages for workers

• Improved working conditions

• Preservation of craft traditions

Which economic philosophy called for a more even distribution of wealth?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

What is nationalism?

• A devotion to one's country

• A desire for international cooperation

• A belief in free trade

• A rejection of cultural traditions

Which European power controlled India during the 1800s?

• France

• Spain

• Germany

• Britain

Which country was the 'jewel in the crown' of Britain's colonial empire?

• Canada

• Australia

• India

• New Zealand

Which country is also a continent?

• Australia

• Canada

• India

• New Zealand

What was the cause of the Opium War between Britain and China?

• Religious conflict

• Trade imbalance

• Territorial dispute

• Ethnic tensions

What event led to the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

• American invasion

• Russian occupation

• Chinese rebellion

• Overthrow of the shogunate

What was the outcome of the Scramble for Africa?

• African victory and independence

• European control and colonization

• Peaceful coexistence

• Territorial division among African nations