Charles Darwin Quiz

What fundamental scientific theory did Charles Darwin explain?

• Big Bang Theory

• Quantum Mechanics

• Natural Selection

• Theory of Relativity

In which year was Charles Darwin born?

• 1809

• 1812

• 1820

• 1798

What was Charles Darwin's father's expectation for his career?

• Scientist

• Engineer

• Artist

• Doctor or Priest

How long did Darwin's round-the-world voyage last?

• Five years

• Four years

• Three years

• Two years

Which islands did Darwin explore that significantly influenced his work?

• Fiji Islands

• Canary Islands

• Galapagos Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

Who did Charles Darwin marry?

• A fellow scientist

• A university professor

• His cousin, Emma

• His childhood friend

What was the title of Darwin's famous book published in 1859?

• On the Origin of Species

• The Voyage of the Beagle

• The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

• The Descent of Man

Where did Charles Darwin spend the rest of his life working and writing?

• London

• Oxford

• Cambridge University

• Down House

Where is Charles Darwin buried?

• St. Paul's Cathedral

• Kensal Green Cemetery

• Westminster Abbey

• Highgate Cemetery

What was the name of the ship on which Darwin made his famous voyage?

• HMS Beagle

• HMS Endeavour

• HMS Discovery

• HMS Adventure