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?

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

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

Consolidation of skilled labor and scientific progress 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'?

Significant social and economic changes Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most people being farmers or peasants. Signup and view all the answers

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

As a result of advancements in mechanical power. 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?

The reliance on a slave-based economy. Signup and view all the answers

The Impact of the Industrial Revolution

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

How did the increase in knowledge and wealth impact people's lives in Europe during this time?

What technological advancement played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution?

How did urbanization impact family structures during the 18th century?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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