Charles Darwin: A Journey Through Evolution

What year was Charles Darwin born?

• 1809

• 1825

• 1789

• 1841

Which university did Charles Darwin attend where he studied to become a clergyman?

• Oxford University

• Cambridge University

• Harvard University

• University of Edinburgh

What was the name of the ship on which Darwin served as a naturalist?

• HMS Challenger

• HMS Beagle

• HMS Endeavour

• HMS Discovery

How long did the voyage of the Beagle last?

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 3 years

• 7 years

Which islands are famous for influencing Darwin's theory of natural selection?

• Canary Islands

• Galapagos Islands

• Falkland Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

What aspect of the finches on the Galapagos Islands was crucial to Darwin's theory?

• Their color

• Their size

• Their beak shape

• Their songs

What is the title of Charles Darwin's book where he presented his evidence for evolution?

• The Origin of Species

• The Descent of Man

• The Voyage of the Beagle

• On the Origin of Species

In what year was "On the Origin of Species" published?

• 1859

• 1835

• 1865

• 1842

What concept explains the mechanism by which species evolve over time according to Darwin?

• Genetic Drift

• Natural Selection

• Sexual Selection

• Mutation

Which of the following best describes natural selection?

• Organisms change by random chance

• The strongest organisms survive and reproduce

• Organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring

• All organisms have an equal chance of survival