Social Studies III - World History Part I:(Theories On The Origin Of The Earth)

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Social Studies III - World History Part I:(Theories On The Origin Of The Earth) - Quiz

This is the first part of the quiz on Social Studies III: World History. This quiz focuses mainly on theories about the origin of the earth.

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1.

It is the science that studies the earth and its life, is essential for a healthier appreciation if many events that have shaped world history.
- A.
  
  Social Studies
- B.
  
  History
- C.
  
  Geography
- D.
  
  Science
- E.
  
  Geology
2.

It is a theory about the origin of the earth which revolves around the Divine Creation.
- A.
  
  Biblical Theory
- B.
  
  Mythical Theory
- C.
  
  Divine Theory
- D.
  
  Nebular Theory
- E.
  
  There is no such theory
3.

In the Mythical theory, who was the mother earth of Greeks?
- A.
  
  Yin
- B.
  
  Tiwara
- C.
  
  Geb
- D.
  
  Gaia
- E.
  
  Eurynome
4.

The giant Pan-Ku came from which of the following?
- A.
  
  Seed
- B.
  
  Tree
- C.
  
  Sky
- D.
  
  Earth and wind
- E.
  
  Egg
5.

Which of the following is true in Chinese mythology?
- A.
  
  Yan ang Ying are the gods of China.
- B.
  
  Yin and Yang are the gods of China.
- C.
  
  Yan formed the earth while Ying formed the sky.
- D.
  
  Yin formed the earth while Yang formed the sky.
6.

Pawnee, a tribe of Native Americans believed in which God?
- A.
  
  Jesus
- B.
  
  Tirawa
- C.
  
  Animals
- D.
  
  Ocean
- E.
  
  Trees
7.

Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, was believed to create the universe from what?
- A.
  
  Primeval matter
- B.
  
  Golden egg
- C.
  
  Air
- D.
  
  Bread
- E.
  
  Lotus
8.

Eurynome was a deity from which religion?
- A.
  
  Ancient Greek
- B.
  
  Egyptians
- C.
  
  Native Americans
- D.
  
  China
- E.
  
  Romans
9.

Oceanus, a god of Rome, is represented as a what?
- A.
  
  Merman
- B.
  
  Sea
- C.
  
  Ocean
- D.
  
  Fish
- E.
  
  River
10.

Nut is the Egyptian goddess of what matter?
- A.
  
  Air
- B.
  
  Sky
- C.
  
  Earth
- D.
  
  Trees
- E.
  
  Food
11.

If Re is the Egyptian sun god, then his father, Shu, must be the god of ___.
- A.
  
  Stars
- B.
  
  Moon
- C.
  
  Air
- D.
  
  Night
- E.
  
  Sun
12.

Regarding the Biblical Theory, which of the following is true?
- A.
  
  During the second day, day and night were separated.
- B.
  
  Land animals were put to life on the fifth day.
- C.
  
  Plants were created before the sun, moon and stars.
- D.
  
  Woman was created on the seventh day.
- E.
  
  Fishes were made the same day dry land was.
13.

Who is the author of the Nebular Theory
- A.
  
  Viktor Safronov
- B.
  
  Immanuel Kant
- C.
  
  Harold Jeffrey
- D.
  
  Fred Hoyle
14.

This is the theory fo "Little Planets".
- A.
  
  The Planetesimal Theory
- B.
  
  The Big Bang Theory
- C.
  
  The Planetissimal Theory
- D.
  
  The Nebular Theory
- E.
  
  The Condensation Theory
15.

The Tidal Theory was made during the year ____.
- A.
  
  1990
- B.
  
  1969
- C.
  
  1887
- D.
  
  1919
- E.
  
  1845
16.

States that the Earth and other planets originated from a thick cloud and gas that existed more than five billion years ago.
- A.
  
  The Big Bang Theory
- B.
  
  The Condensation Theory
- C.
  
  The Nebular Theory
- D.
  
  The Tidal Theory
17.

Who is one of the people who suggested the Planetesimal Theory?
- A.
  
  Moulton
- B.
  
  Jeffrey
- C.
  
  Chamberlain
- D.
  
  Hoyle
- E.
  
  Safronov
18.

Who stated that the earth is like a flat disk floating in an ocean?
- A.
  
  Solomon
- B.
  
  Herodotus
- C.
  
  Socrates
- D.
  
  Thales
- E.
  
  Aristotle