Test on British Empire and Industrial Revolution
British Empire and Industrial Revolution: A Comprehensive Guide
Test: British Industrialisation and Empire
20 questions
Question 1: The technological changes of the Industrial Revolution made it more expensive for Britain to manufacture products for export.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that "The technological changes of the Industrial Revolution allowed Britain to manufacture products cheaply for export."
Question 2: During Queen Victoria's reign, the urban working class had sufficient political power through voting rights to significantly improve their living conditions.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The urban working class was often very poor, and their parents did not have the vote and so could not change things during Queen Victoria's reign. The Reform Act of 1832 gave the vote only to men who owned a house, and it was not until 1918 that all men over 21 and women over 30 received the right to vote.
Question 3: The Industrial Revolution led to improved living conditions and greater prosperity for the new urban working class in Britain.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The Industrial Revolution caused many people to move from the land to the cities, creating an urban working class that was often very poor, indicating a lack of improved living conditions and prosperity for this group.
Question 4: During Queen Victoria's reign, children under the age of 13 worked in factories.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that in Queen Victoria's reign (1837-1901), children as young as four had jobs in factories, and four is under the age of 13.
Question 5: The Industrial Revolution led to the formation of an urban working class that was often very poor.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state: "The Industrial Revolution caused great social changes in Britain. Many people had moved from the land to the cities. These people now worked in the factories, creating an urban working class which was often very poor."