| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| What was the name of the inventor of the telephone? | Alexander Graham Bell | 75%
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| Who was the inventor of the steam engine? | James Watt | 74%
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| In what century did the industrial revolution begin? Hint: It started in the UK | 18th century | 69%
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| Which countries were part of the industrial heartland of Europe in the 19th century? | England / France / Germany | 67%
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| What was the name of the economist who wrote "The Wealth of Nations" and advocated for laissez-faire economics during the Industrial Revolution ? | Adam Smith | 60%
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| What was the name of the first steam-powered locomotive? | Rocket | 58%
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| What was the name of the first industry to be mechanized during the Industrial Revolution? | Textile | 56%
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| What was the name of the canal that connected Manchester and Liverpool and helped to revolutionize transportation during the Industrial Revolution? | Bridgewater Canal | 52%
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| Which european country experienced its Industrial Revolution later than most other European countries, but was able to catch up quickly? | Germany | 51%
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| In what year was the Communist Party manifesto written? | 1848 | 47%
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| What was the name of the inventor who developed the spinning jenny? | James Hargreaves | 42%
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| Which French emperor decided to start the Industrial Revolution in France ? | ![]() | 39%
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| Which country has never experienced the industrial revolution? | ![]() | 34%
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| What was the name of the organization founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels to advocate for working-class revolution during the Industrial Revolution? | Communist League | 34%
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| Which country experienced the first Industrial Revolution in continental Europe? Tip: Early 19th century: There are three countries => France, Switzerland and | Belgium | 25%
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