Easy Questions
What was one of the primary causes for the migration of small farmers to urban centers during the Industrial Revolution?
A) The invention of the steam engine
B) The enclosure of land
C) The rise of the aristocracy
D) The establishment of public schools
B) The enclosure of land
Which of the following inventions was NOT mentioned as part of the First Industrial Revolution?
A) Spinning jenny
B) Internal combustion engine
C) Spinning mule
D) Steam locomotive
B) Internal combustion engine
What was the role of women in the workforce during the early Victorian Era?
A) They were primarily homemakers.
B) They were excluded from all forms of labor.
C) They worked in factories and mines, often in dangerous conditions.
D) They held managerial positions in industries.
C) They worked in factories and mines, often in dangerous conditions.
The rise of the middle class during the Victorian Era was primarily due to:
A) Agricultural advancements
B) Industrial and commercial success
C) Inheritance from aristocratic families
D) Government employment
B) Industrial and commercial success
What is Ms. Greenleaf's favorite food?
a. Buffalo wings
b. french fries
c. black olives
d. ice cream
c. black olives
What was a significant technological advancement during the Second Industrial Revolution?
A) The spinning jenny
B) The steam engine
C) The internal combustion engine
D) The loom
C) The internal combustion engine
Which of the following best describes the public perception of prostitution in Victorian England?
A) It was widely accepted and encouraged.
B) It was illegal but common among all social classes.
C) It was seen as a respectable profession.
D) It was completely eradicated by the government.
B) It was illegal but common among all social classes.
What health issues were prevalent among the working class during the Victorian Era?
A) Malaria and influenza
B) Tuberculosis, cholera, and typhus
C) Heart disease and diabetes
D) Allergies and asthma
B) Tuberculosis, cholera, and typhus
What was a significant consequence of the rapid industrialization for the working class?
A) Improved living conditions
B) Longer work hours in unsafe conditions
C) Increased leisure time
D) Access to better education
B) Longer work hours in unsafe conditions
In which state did Ms. Greenleaf grow up?
Here. DUH
How did the introduction of the railway system impact the economy during the Victorian Era?
A) It decreased the need for coal mining.
B) It facilitated the efficient transport of goods and people.
C) It led to the decline of factory production.
D) It had no significant impact.
B) It facilitated the efficient transport of goods and people.
Which social issue remained prevalent despite the labor reforms of the Victorian Era?
A) Gender equality in the workplace
B) Child labor in factories
C) Prostitution in urban areas
D) Access to education for the poor
C) Prostitution in urban areas
The rise of factories during the Industrial Revolution primarily led to:
A) A decrease in the urban population.
B) The decline of rural farming.
C) An increase in agricultural production.
D) The rise of artisanal crafts.
B) The decline of rural farming.
What was one of the main reasons for the disdain the middle class felt towards the aristocracy?
A) The aristocracy’s wealth was derived from land ownership.
B) The aristocracy was seen as more educated.
C) The middle class believed they were more industrious.
D) The aristocracy had more political power.
C) The middle class believed they were more industrious.
Write down any of these items you think Ms. Greenleaf would enjoy (it could be just none of them, one, two, or all three):
A Glass of Milk
Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Alfredo
Dark Chocolate
Your answer form should be blank. All four of those things are gross.
How did the Victorian Era address the issue of child labor in mines?
A) It allowed children to work longer hours.
B) It prohibited children under nine from working in mines.
C) It encouraged children to work alongside adults.
D) It had no regulations regarding child labor.
B) It prohibited children under nine from working in mines.
Which of the following statements best describes the living conditions of the urban poor during the Victorian Era?
A) They lived in spacious homes with modern amenities.
B) They occupied small, filthy, and overcrowded tenement houses.
C) They enjoyed a high standard of living due to industrial jobs.
D) They primarily lived in rural areas.
B) They occupied small, filthy, and overcrowded tenement houses.
How did the Second Industrial Revolution differ from the First?
A) It focused solely on textile production.
B) It introduced oil as a fuel source.
C) It ended the use of coal entirely.
D) It was characterized by the decline of factories.
B) It introduced oil as a fuel source.
How did the middle class perceive the aristocracy during the Victorian Era?
A) They admired them greatly.
B) They sought to emulate their lifestyle.
C) They viewed them with disdain.
D) They were indifferent towards them.
B) They sought to emulate their lifestyle.
Ms. Greenleaf has a dog. Does her dog weigh MORE or LESS than 100 pounds?
More. He is a Great Dane and weighs 150 pounds.
What was the “Cult of Domesticity”?
A) A movement encouraging women to work in factories.
B) A social norm that idealized women’s roles as homemakers.
C) A political movement for women’s suffrage.
D) A trend promoting women’s education.
B) A social norm that idealized women’s roles as homemakers.
What was the primary fuel source that powered the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution?
A) Natural gas
B) Oil
C) Coal
D) Electricity
C) Coal
What factor contributed to the pollution of water supplies during the Victorian Era?
A) Agricultural runoff
B) Industrial waste from mills
C) Urban planning
D) Natural disasters
B) Industrial waste from mills
How did labor reforms during Victoria’s reign impact women and children?
A) They were allowed to work longer hours.
B) They were prohibited from working in mines and had limited work hours.
C) They were given managerial positions in factories.
D) They were encouraged to work in dangerous conditions.
B) They were prohibited from working in mines and had limited work hours.
In which sport did Ms. Greenleaf compete in college?
DOUBLE POINTS: Name the college.
Swimming @ Metro State