Quiz on Charles Darwin

When was Charles Darwin born?

• February 12, 1815

• February 12, 1812

• February 12, 1809

• February 12, 1800

What degree did Darwin graduate with from Cambridge University?

• Biology

• Theology

• Geology

• Medicine

At what age did Darwin join the crew of HMS Beagle?

• 30

• 22

• 20

• 25

What was the primary focus of the HMS Beagle expedition?

• Collecting biological specimens

• Collecting hydrographic, geological, and meteorological data

• Mapping the stars

• Studying human anatomy

Who greatly influenced Darwin in developing his theory of natural selection?

• Charles Lyell and Alfred Wallace

• Louis Pasteur and Thomas Huxley

• Adam Sedgwick and John Henslow

• Isaac Newton and Gregor Mendel

In what year was Darwin's theory published?

• 1861

• 1859

• 1857

• 1855

What is the title of Darwin's famous work?

• The Descent of Man

• On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection

• The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

• The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication

What does Darwin's theory of natural selection promote?

• Random genetic mutations

• Uniformity in species

• Adaptation in organisms

• Extinction of species

What was one of the main outcomes of Darwin's observations during the expedition?

• Discovery of new species

• Development of the theory of natural selection

• Establishment of a new university

• Invention of new scientific instruments

What concept does Darwin's theory of natural selection support?

• Theory of thermodynamics

• Theory of evolution

• Theory of gravity

• Theory of relativity