Industrial Revolution Quiz

What was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution in terms of population?

• Population decreased due to wars

• Increase in population due to better living conditions

• Decrease in population due to urbanization

• Population remained stable

What was a primary reason for people moving to big cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Cleaner living conditions

• More job opportunities in factories

• Better educational opportunities

• Access to better healthcare

What was the main source of power for factories during the Age of Steam?

• Electricity

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Wind power

What was a significant environmental impact of the steam-powered factories?

• Air pollution from coal smoke

• Improved air quality

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduction in water pollution

What event in 1952 highlighted the severe pollution in London?

• The London Earthquake

• The London Flood

• The Great Smog

• The Great Fire of London

What was a direct result of the Great Smog of 1952?

• The Environmental Protection Act

• The Industrial Safety Act

• The Clean Air Act

• The Clean Water Act

What was a major technological advancement during the Age of Steel?

• Development of the steam engine

• Invention of the telegraph

• Creation of steel from iron

• Introduction of the electric light bulb

What was a key feature of the London Underground when it was first built?

• It was exclusively for freight transport

• It was powered by electricity

• It ran on steam-powered trains

• It was the first underground railway in the world

What was a significant outcome of the Industrial Revolution on global communication?

• Invention of the telephone

• Development of the internet

• Introduction of telegrams

• Creation of the postal service

What artistic technique is suggested for depicting the Industrial Revolution skyline?

• Using bright colors

• Detailed architectural drawings

• Abstract expressionism

• Blending and smudging with shades of black and grey