The Industrial Revolution Quiz Test your knowledge on the period of rapid industrial development in the 18th and 19th centuries. ghostman published on March 010 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/11 When did the Industrial Revolution begin? 1600s 18th century 1700s Early 19th century 2/11 Which invention kickstarted the Industrial Revolution? Steam engine Printing press Spinning jenny Light bulb 3/11 Where did the Industrial Revolution originate? France Britain Germany United States 4/11 Which industry saw the most significant growth during the Industrial Revolution? Agriculture Textile Mining Fishing 5/11 What was the name of the movement that resisted the negative effects of industrialization? Revolutionaries Capitalists Luddites Imperialists 6/11 Which of the following was NOT a major technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution? Telegraph Steam engine Railway Cotton gin 7/11 Who is often credited as the father of the Industrial Revolution? James Watt Thomas Edison Henry Ford Alexander Graham Bell 8/11 What was the main source of power in early factories? Water Wind Steam Coal 9/11 Which industry saw the introduction of assembly line production during the Industrial Revolution? Agriculture Textile Mining Automobile 10/11 What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society? Decrease in urbanization Less demand for labor Rise of urban centers Decrease in technology 11/11 Which inventor revolutionized communication during the Industrial Revolution? Eli Whitney Samuel Morse Alexander Graham Bell Thomas Edison
