Industrial Revolution and Imperialism Quiz

What started the Industrial Revolution?

• New inventions and machines

• Discovery of gold

Which country began the Industrial Revolution?

• Italy

• Great Britain

• Russia

What is a factory?

• A farm for animals

• A place where goods are made

What does “urbanization” mean?

• Moving to cities for work

• Building castles

Why did people move to cities during industrialization?

• For factory jobs

• For free land

What power source replaced human labor?

• Wind

• Steam

What invention helped people travel faster during this time?

• Train

• Horse and cart

What does “imperialism” mean?

• A country staying neutral

• A strong country taking over a weaker one

Why did European countries want colonies?

• To meet new people

• To gain raw materials and power

What was one negative result of imperialism?

• More freedom for local people

• Loss of land and culture for native people