History: Introduction, PreHistory, Ancient Civilizations

What is Creationism?

• The belief that the universe and living organisms originate from divine creation.
• The belief that the universe and living organisms have always existed.
• The belief that the universe and living organisms originate from extraterrestrial beings.
• The belief that the universe and living organisms originate from natural processes.

What is Evolution?

• Evolution is the process of change in a single individual over generations.
• Evolution is the process of change in non-living things over generations.
• Evolution is the process of change in all forms of life over generations.
• Evolution is the process of change in only plants over generations.

According to Creationism, how did life on Earth originate?

• Evolutionary processes
• Alien intervention
• Spontaneous generation
• A divine being or higher power

What does the theory of evolution suggest about the diversity of life on Earth?

• The diversity of life on Earth is a result of gradual changes and adaptations over time through natural selection.
• The diversity of life on Earth is a result of human manipulation and interference.
• The diversity of life on Earth is a result of supernatural intervention.
• The diversity of life on Earth is a result of random chance and luck.

True or False: Evolution is considered a scientific theory supported by extensive evidence.

• True

• False

True or False: Creationism is considered a scientific theory supported by extensive evidence.

• True

• False

What do scientists use to study the history of life on Earth and the process of evolution?

• astronomy
• telescopes

• fossils
• compass

What does "AD" stand for in historical dating?

• Anno Domini
• Before Christ
• After Death
• Anno Domination

Why do scientists use BCE/CE over BC/AD?

• Scientists use BCE/CE over BC/AD because it is a more accurate way to refer to historical dates.
• Scientists use BCE/CE over BC/AD because it is a tradition in the scientific community.
• Scientists use BCE/CE over BC/AD because it is a more inclusive and neutral way to refer to historical dates.
• Scientists use BCE/CE over BC/AD because it is easier to pronounce.

What is another historical dating system other than BC/AD?

• ERA

• BC/AC

• BCE/CE
• AC/DC