Unit 4 Geography

Question 1

Some countries lack natural resources while others lack technology during the industrial revolution. How did this effect economic relationship among nations?

Answer 1

It prompted a greater degree of interdependence among nations

Question 2

The theory of social darwinism was sometimes used to justify…

Answer 2

European imperialism in the lat 19th century

Question 3

Which change resulted from the development of steam engines during industrial revolution?

Answer 3

A reliable energy source became available

Question 4

Which was a characteristic of western European nations that MOST enabled to establish colonies in Asia and Africa?

Answer 4

Advanced technology

Question 5

Who patented more than 1000 inventions, including the light bulb and the phonograph?

Answer 5

Thomas Edison

Question 6

What is the main idea
“Learning civilized ways is hard work”

Answer 6

Western imperialism led to the exploitation of people and resources in the colonies

Question 7

2 things that describe the social change brought about new jobs and business in English during the industrial revolution?

Answer 7

A change in roles of women

An increase in urbanization

Question 8

What was the first industry affected by the industrial revolution?

Answer 8

Textile

Question 9

Primary reason for Japan’s territorial growth during this period was Japan wanted to

Answer 9

Obtain Raw materials for food and its people

Question 10

Technological changes in economically developed countries have most often result in

Answer 10

Weakening of traditional values and family patterns

Question 11

Expansion of which form of transportation dramatically improved industrialism and Britain

Answer 11

Railroads

Question 12

During the 18th and 19th century Europeans approved roads and bridges and built railroads in their colonies primarily to

Answer 12

Obtain raw materials needed for industrialization

Question 13

The industrial revolution began in Britain and in the 18th century as a result of technical logical innovations in production of cotton cloth. which major change in economies of Europe and the USA was set in motion by this development?

Answer 13

An increase portion of workforce in manufacturing

Question 14

A valid statement about technology in the 20th century is that technology has

Answer 14

Accelerated the pace of cultural diffusion

Question 15

Which innovation increase the capacity and speed for River travel helping lower the cost of manufacturer goods

Answer 15

Steamboat

Question 16

Which of the following were effects of European imperialism in Africa

Answer 16

African nations became more dependent on imports

Transportation and communication systems approved in African nations

Question 17

Throughout the 18th and increase need for both raw material and New market for manufactured goods that to various European nations to pursue policies of

Answer 17

Imperialism