
History of Science: Francis Galton and Eugenics
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Science, Biology, History, Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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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
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