The Leadup to the Industrial Revolution
Trending Questions
Before industrialisation, cotton textiles were much more expensive in Britain than in India and China. Why?
All of these
Raw cotton was more expnesive in Britain
India and China had access to better technology
Labour was cheap and abundant in India and China
Which countries were the major importers in the pre-industrial times?
India and China
European nations
USA
Arabian countries
In pre-industrial times, which of the following contributed the most to a country's economy?
agriculture
trade of agricultural products
manufacture
trade of manufactured products
What were the major changes happening in Europe during the years 1500-1800?
Better institutions of government
Focus on research and development
Increased investment in education
All of these
The European countries were constantly engaged in conflict because _____
The countries were almost equal in military strength
The countries were in close proximity, there was not much geographical separation
They had excess resources that they could utilize for wars
Some European countries were opposed to monarchy
Which countries were the middlemen/traders in the pre-industrial times?
India and China
European nations
Arabian countries
USA
Which of the following was the focal point of trade for India and China before colonization?
agricultural food products
cloth
spices
tea
Why did Britain innovate faster than other countries during 1500-1800?
Being an island, Britain was less exposed to security threats
Restrictions were imposed on the levy of taxes
Britain had better scientists than other countries
The religious values of Britain emphasised hardwork
- Cosmetics
- Perfumes
- Components, Spare Parts
- All of the above
What were the reasons behind the early economic dominance of India and China?
Geography which was conducive for agriculture
technological progress
socio-political superiority
large population
Which of the following was the focal point of trade for India and China before colonization?
spices
agricultural food products
tea
cloth
Which countries were the middlemen/traders in the pre-industrial times?
European nations
India and China
Arabian countries
USA
Which countries were the major importers in the pre-industrial times?
India and China
European nations
Arabian countries
USA
Which countries were the major exporters in the pre-industrial times?
India and China
Arabian countries
European nations
USA
What were the major changes happening in Europe during the years 1500-1800?
Increased investment in education
All of these
Better institutions of government
Focus on research and development