Industrial Revolution Quiz

What was one of the key changes in agriculture during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in agricultural productivity

• Introduction of new farming methods

• Decrease in crop production

• Increase in private property ownership

What was the new fuel source that replaced wood during the Industrial Revolution?

• Coal

• Water

• Oil

• Gas

What technology became the key power supply during the Industrial Revolution?

• Water power

• Steam power

• Wind power

• Solar power

What is the process of extracting metal from ore called?

• Smelting

• Melting

• Molding

• Shaping

What fuel source did metallurgists switch to during the Industrial Revolution?

• Wood

• Coal

• Oil

• Gas

What material is perfect for making machinery?

• Iron

• Wood

• Cotton

• Steel

Which industry experienced significant growth during the Industrial Revolution?

• Textiles

• Agriculture

• Metallurgy

• Chemicals

What invention greatly increased productivity in the textile industry?

• Spinning jenny

• Seed drill

• Steam engine

• Power loom

What industry developed quickly during the Industrial Revolution to meet the demand for better bleaches?

• Chemical industry

• Transportation industry

• Metallurgy industry

• Textile industry

What transportation system played a key role in the growth of industrial societies?

• Railways

• Roads

• Canals

• Steamboats