
History of Science: Francis Galton and Eugenics
Interactive Video
•
Science, Biology, History, Social Studies
•
9th - 12th Grade
•
Hard

Lucas Foster
FREE Resource
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Francis Galton's most controversial idea, influenced by his cousin Charles Darwin?
Forensics
Psychology
Eugenics
Meteorology
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which concept did Herbert Spencer promote that applied Darwin's ideas to human society?
Social Darwinism
Survival of the Weakest
Natural Selection
Genetic Drift
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term did Galton introduce in his book 'Hereditary Genius'?
Genetic Inheritance
Social Selection
Survival of the Fittest
Nature versus Nurture
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary focus of Galton's twin studies?
Environmental Influence
Cultural Differences
Nutritional Impact
Genetic Similarity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Galton propose as a way to improve the human gene pool?
Negative Eugenics
Positive Eugenics
Natural Selection
Social Darwinism
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country was particularly active in passing eugenical laws in the early 20th century?
United States
Germany
France
United Kingdom
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the metaphor used by eugenicists to justify their practices?
A garden needing weeding
A family tree needing pruning
A river needing damming
A forest needing clearing
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple

Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
11 questions
Philosophical Foundations of Government and Social Contract Theories
Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
11 questions
The Roaring 20s and the Birth Control Movement
Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
8 questions
Marvel Universe and Its Impact
Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Care
Interactive video
•
10th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Understanding Stroke Diagnosis
Interactive video
•
10th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Understanding Transgenerational Trauma
Interactive video
•
10th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Nuremberg Trials and Nazi Leadership
Interactive video
•
10th Grade - University
11 questions
Korean Culture and Global Influence
Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
11 questions
NEASC Extended Advisory
Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World
Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
10 questions
Boomer ⚡ Zoomer - Holiday Movies
Quiz
•
KG - University
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Quiz
•
7th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
10 questions
Exploring Newton's Laws of Motion
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the States of Matter
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
21 questions
Cell Organelles
Quiz
•
9th Grade
22 questions
Cell cycle, mitosis, and cancer
Quiz
•
9th Grade
25 questions
Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Quiz
•
9th Grade
16 questions
Macromolecules Quiz
Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Biomes and Ecosystems for Kids
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
Quiz
•
9th Grade