Question 1 of 15
Before about 1750, where was most industry based?
This KS3 History Industrial Revolution quiz quiz contains 15 multiple choice questions designed to help you revise and test your KS3 History quiz knowledge. Select an answer for each question and click “Submit Answer” to see instant feedback. Take your time and try to score as high as possible!
Here in this history quiz, we will be looking at the Industrial Revolution. Priority will be given to the history of the industrial revolution in some countries in the world, the various advantages brought by it, the respective technologies introduced by then, various inventions, etc. It is interesting to have an insight into how technology has evolved.
The Industrial revolution as we all know was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe and the United States. It involved the manufacture of goods that were normally manufactured by hand to be manufactured by machines. Also, chemical products were now being manufactured, and on a large scale. There was an increase in steam power, water power, and the development of machine tools. Many industries were also constructed during the industrial revolution. It began in Great Britain, giving room for so many exciting innovations. This made Britain the world’s leading commercial nation in the mid-18th century.
Getting to know all about this history is very important. Hence, this quiz is here to take care of that. Just go through the quiz and have fun. Good luck.
Question 1 of 15
Before about 1750, where was most industry based?
Question 2 of 15
What was another name for the domestic system?
Question 3 of 15
The most common industry in homes was what?
Question 4 of 15
Which of these did NOT lead to the Industrial Revolution?
Question 5 of 15
Which areas of Britain saw most growth at that time?
Question 6 of 15
Who built the first large cotton spinning factory?
Question 7 of 15
What replaced water power to drive the new machinery?
Question 8 of 15
The new factory towns grew up around what?
Question 9 of 15
Which is false about the factory system?
Question 10 of 15
Which industry first gained from the new machines?
Question 11 of 15
What replaced wool as the main textile produced?
Question 12 of 15
Who invented the flying shuttle in 1733?
Question 13 of 15
In 1765, who invented the spinning jenny?
Question 14 of 15
Why did Samuel Crompton call his invention the 'mule'?
Question 15 of 15
In 1769, the water frame was invented by who?