Classification Quiz

Who developed the modern system of classification?

• Aristotle

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

What is the smallest and most specialized group in the classification system?

• Species

• Family

• Domain

• Genus

What is the largest and most diverse group in the classification system?

• Domain

• Species

• Genus

• Family

What is the scientific name for the domesticated dog?

• Canis domesticus

• Canis familiaris

• Canis lupus

• Canis lupus familiaris

Which level of classification is below the Kingdom level?

• Family

• Phylum

• Class

• Order

Which level of classification is above the Genus level?

• Family

• Order

• Class

• Phylum

What is the scientific name for the common house cat?

• Felis catus

• Felis domesticus

• Felis silvestris

• Felis lynx

Which classification level is used to group animals with a backbone?

• Family

• Order

• Class

• Phylum

What is the scientific name for the gray wolf?

• Canis lupus

• Canis familiaris

• Canis lupus familiaris

• Canis domesticus

Which classification level is used to group most meat-eating animals?

• Order

• Class

• Phylum

• Family