AP Human Geography: Industrial Revolution Quiz

What is the main focus of Unit 7 in AP Human Geography?

• The Industrial Revolution

• Cultural landscapes

• Political geography

• Maps and diffusion

Which country is credited with starting the Industrial Revolution?

• Germany

• France

• Britain

• United States

What term describes the process where new technology replaces old industries?

• Industrialization

• Globalization

• Urbanization

• Creative destruction

Which modern company is an example of creative destruction in the entertainment industry?

• Blockbuster

• Disney

• Netflix

• Hulu

How did the Industrial Revolution affect family work dynamics?

• Families stopped working altogether

• Families started working in factories

• Families worked together in fields

• Families worked more from home

What societal change was NOT a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• Rise of consumerism

• Decrease in urbanization

• Segregation in cities

• Development of class systems

What agricultural movement was influenced by the Industrial Revolution?

• Second Agricultural Revolution

• First Agricultural Revolution

• Green Revolution

• Organic Farming Movement

Which resource was NOT in high demand during the Industrial Revolution?

• Rubber

• Iron

• Cotton

• Gold

What role did colonialism play during the Industrial Revolution?

• It provided new technologies

• It offered new markets and resources

• It reduced global trade

• It ended the Industrial Revolution

Which of the following was a direct result of the Industrial Revolution on global trade?

• Decrease in port development

• Increased isolation of countries

• Expansion of global markets

• Reduction in resource demand