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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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. (D)</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. (A)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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