Exploring the Impacts of Social Darwinism

Who did Darwin reference to make his ideas more understandable to the public?

• Herbert Spencer

• Charles Lyell

• Francis Galton

• Adolf Hitler

What concept did Herbert Spencer contribute that influenced Darwin?

• Survival of the fittest

• Natural selection

• Social stratification

• Genetic superiority

Which era saw the application of Social Darwinism to justify economic disparities?

• Industrial Revolution

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

• Victorian Era

What was the primary goal of the eugenics movement?

• Increase industrial productivity

• Improve the human race genetically

• Enhance agricultural output

• Improve education systems

Which country first implemented eugenics laws in the early 20th century?

• France

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• United States

Which of the following is NOT a group targeted by the eugenics movement in the United States?

• Wealthy industrialists

• Mentally ill

• Immigrants

• People of color

What was Adolf Hitler's rationale for the Holocaust?

• Political control

• Creating a pure Aryan gene pool

• Territorial expansion

• Economic gain

How many people were estimated to be killed during the Holocaust?

• Over 12 million

• Over 6 million

• Over 9 million

• Over 3 million

What modern technology raises concerns about a resurgence of Social Darwinism?

• Nuclear energy

• Quantum computing

• Artificial Intelligence

• CRISPR gene editing

What ethical debate is associated with gene editing in the context of Social Darwinism?

• Genetic diversity

• Privacy concerns

• Editing unborn children's genes

• Corporate control of technology