History of Evolutionary Theory

What catastrophic event led to the loss of Wallace's specimens?

• A jungle fire

• A theft

• A shipwreck

• An earthquake

What was Darwin's initial belief regarding species creation?

• Survival of the fittest

• Special creation

• Species transformation over time

• Evolution through natural selection

Which islands' species did Darwin study that contributed to his theory?

• The Hawaiian Islands

• The Falkland Islands

• The Galapagos Islands

• The Canary Islands

How did Darwin and Wallace's views on species origin differ from the prevailing belief of their time?

• They denied the existence of extinct species

• They believed in spontaneous generation

• They proposed that species evolved over time

• They supported the idea of special creation

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What did Wallace and Darwin both observe that led them to similar conclusions about species?

• The behavior of domesticated animals

• Geographical distribution of species

• Marine life forms

• Meteorological phenomena

What concept did Wallace formulate regarding the origin of new species?

• Survival of the fittest

• Natural selection

• Species arise near similar species

• Mutation leads to new species

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What did Wallace's 'Tree of Life' imply about species?

• Species diversity is random

• All species are related

• Species are isolated creations

• Species are unchanging

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What was the significance of the Wallace Line?

• It was a geological fault line with no biological significance

• It was a trade route for exotic species

• It marked the boundary of the British Empire's scientific explorations

• It separated species with different evolutionary histories

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What triggered Wallace to conceive his theory of natural selection?

• A conversation with Darwin

• Studying the works of Malthus

• Observing a volcanic eruption

• A high fever and delirium

How did Darwin and Wallace's relationship evolve after Wallace shared his findings?

• Wallace became Darwin's assistant

• They never communicated again

• They became lifelong friends

• They became rivals