The Impact of the Industrial Revolution
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What was one major outcome of the Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment?

  • Burst of creativity and innovation leading to technological inventions (correct)
  • Rapid urbanization across Europe
  • Decline in trade and economy
  • Increase in textile businesses in Britain
  • How did the increase in knowledge and wealth impact people's lives in Europe during this time?

  • People were no longer concerned about basic survival (correct)
  • It caused a decline in trade and economy
  • It led to a reduction in skilled workers
  • It resulted in a decrease in artistic endeavors
  • What technological advancement played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution?

  • Introduction of advanced agricultural techniques
  • Development of advanced communication systems
  • Discovery of new pharmaceutical drugs
  • Invention of the internal-combustion engine (correct)
  • How did urbanization impact family structures during the 18th century?

    <p>Family circles became smaller with a tighter concept of family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What played a crucial role in jumpstarting a revolution during urbanization?

    <p>Consolidation of skilled labor and scientific progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation did Joel Mokyr refer to when calling the 19th and 20th centuries 'the most transformative centuries in all of human history'?

    <p>Significant social and economic changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why couldn't the Industrial Revolution have taken place in antiquity?

    <p>The means of production and slave-based economy in antiquity maintained the status quo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant difference between life before and after the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Before the revolution, people mainly used hands or animals for physical labor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the scholars of the Renaissance start challenging traditional norms of thinking?

    <p>Due to the influence of Arabic translations of ancient Greek literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused survival to rely heavily on physical prowess throughout most of human existence?

    <p>Most people being farmers or peasants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did life become increasingly industrialized in the last three centuries?

    <p>As a result of advancements in mechanical power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Why did the ancient world’s great civilizations not take a step towards industrialization?' According to the text, what was a key reason?

    <p>The reliance on a slave-based economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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