Charles Darwin's Life and Work

What was the turning point in Darwin's life?

• Voyage of the Beagle

• College life

• Early outdoor observations

• Mentors' conversations

How long did Darwin spend at sea during the Beagle journey?

• 3 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 18 months

What did Darwin study for eight years after his return?

• Birds of South America

• Barnacles

• Geology of Galápagos Islands

• Natural selection

What did Darwin believe could provide evidence for his theory of natural selection?

• Breeding of pigeons

• Study of barnacles

• Geological patterns

• Seasickness

How long did Darwin spend gathering evidence and writing about his theory before he published it?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

What was the name of the ship Darwin traveled on for his research?

• Beagle

• Endeavour

• Discovery

• Challenger

What theory is Darwin most famous for?

• Theory of Relativity

• Theory of Evolution

• Quantum Theory

• Big Bang Theory

Where did Darwin make most of his observations that led to his theory?

• Galápagos Islands

• South America

• Australia

• Africa

What was the name of Darwin's book in which he published his theory?

• The Origin of Species

• The Voyage of the Beagle

• The Descent of Man

• The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

What was the main concept that Darwin proposed in his theory?

• Survival of the fittest

• Law of the Jungle

• Circle of Life

• Food Chain