Charles Darwin Quiz
This is a short quiz our group made up, to see if you have learned anything about Charles Darwin, his discoveries and theories. Enjoy!
- 1.
What role did Charles Darwin play in biology?
- A.
He made the first bacterial pie
- B.
He created the theory on The Origin of Species
- C.
He discovered the DNA structure
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. He created the theory on The Origin of Species -
- 2.
What year was Charles Darwin born in?
- A.
1908
- B.
1882
- C.
1809
- D.
1808
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. 1809 -
- 3.
What is Natural Selection?
- A.
The process in which creatures are developed by random mutations over long periods of time (millions of years)
- B.
Making a decision by yourself, without any outer influence
- C.
The science of creating an organic garden
- D.
Ingredients on how to make a pie, that are found in the wild
- E.
Both a and c
Correct Answer
A. The process in which creatures are developed by random mutations over long periods of time (millions of years) -
- 4.
The title of Charles Darwin's origional published book was :
- A.
Evolution and the creation of the world
- B.
The Bible of Biology
- C.
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life
- D.
The Origin of Species
Correct Answer
C. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life -
- 5.
What boat took him on his voyage to the Canary islands, and what was his purpose?
- A.
He was invited to sail to the Canary islands on the HMS Beagle to be a unpaid naturalist.
- B.
He was invited to sail to the Canary islands on the HMS Shepard to be a paid naturalist.
- C.
He was invited to sail to the Canary islands on the SS Bagel to have a vacation.
- D.
He was invited to sail to the Canary islands on the BHS Seascape to investigate mutated people.
Correct Answer
A. He was invited to sail to the Canary islands on the HMS Beagle to be a unpaid naturalist. -
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