The Big Change: The Industrial Revolution
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
91
Imagine if you found a magic tool that could do your chores faster and better! The Industrial Revolution was a bit like that. It was a time when new machines and inventions changed how people lived and worked. Things like clothes were made by machines instead of hands. Trains made travel faster. But it wasn't all magic. People, including children, worked long hours in factories. This led to new laws for safety and fair work. So, the Industrial Revolution was a big change, full of both exciting inventions and important lessons.
Question 1
What is the meaning of 'Industrial Revolution' in the context?
A
A magical era
B
A shift from handmade to machine-made goods
Explanation. In the context, Industrial Revolution refers to the period of change from handmade goods to machine-made goods.
C
A time when children started working
D
A period when new laws were created
E
A time of war
Question 2
What change did the Industrial Revolution bring to travel?
A
Travel was banned
B
Travel became slower
C
Travel became faster with trains
Explanation. The passage mentions that 'Trains made travel faster' during the Industrial Revolution.
D
Travel was only for rich people
E
There was no change in travel
Question 3
Why were new laws created during the Industrial Revolution?
A
To increase taxes
B
To ban the use of machines
C
To control the speed of trains
D
For safety and fair work in factories
Explanation. The passage states that people, including children, worked long hours in factories, leading to the creation of new laws for safety and fair work.
E
To limit the production of goods
Question 4
Were all aspects of the Industrial Revolution positive?
A
Yes, everything about the Industrial Revolution was positive
B
No, it brought war and destruction
C
No, it led to an increase in child labor and dangerous factory conditions
Explanation. The passage indicates that not all aspects of the Industrial Revolution were positive as it resulted in long work hours in factories, including for children.
D
Yes, it only led to increased production and better travel
E
No, it led to a decrease in production
Question 5
What was one major impact of machines on production during the Industrial Revolution?
A
Machines decreased the production of goods
B
Machines made production slower
C
Machines made production more expensive
D
Machines replaced human labor in production
Explanation. During the Industrial Revolution, machines replaced human labor in production, making production quicker and more efficient.
E
Machines had no impact on production
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