Scopes Trial

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History
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5th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Charles Martinez
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What was one result of the Butler Act?
Biology classes were canceled in Tennessee schools
Teachers were forbidden to deny the Biblical creation story
Teachers were forbidden from teaching certain topics in chemistry and physics
Many biology teachers were arrested and put on trial
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In the 1920s, there was contention between supporters of modernity and traditionalism. What is "contention?"
A type of lawsuit
Physical violence
A type of election
Intense disagreement
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How does the theory of evolution differ from the Biblical story of creation? Choose the best answer.
Evolution does not explain how plants, fish, and birds came to be; creation does
The Biblical account does not include a timeline; evolutionary history does
The Bible attributes life on earth to supernatural causes; evolution attributes it to natural processes
Creation says humans evolved from apes; evolution says humans have always existed in their current form
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What word best describes the atmosphere surrounding the Scopes trial?
Tumultuous
Adventerous
Tranquil
Boring
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Scopes trial nicknamed the "monkey trial?"
Scopes's opponents wanted to insult him by calling him a monkey
The controversy dealt with human evolution from apelike ancestors
It was re-enacted in a popular movie by a troupe of trained monkeys
Scopes had referred to his students as "a bunch of monkeys"
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Clarence Darrow was a famous defense attorney. What does a defense attorney do?
Defends the law from criminals who have broken it
Defends people who have been arrested from police brutality
Defends scientists against their critics
Helps people accused of crimes defend themselves in court
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What can you conclude about William Jennings Bryan from his participation in the Scopes trial? Choose the best answer
Preserving traditional values was an important cause for him
He was interested in publicity more than anything else
He didn't know anything about science
He bore strong grudges against both Clarence Darrow and John Scopes
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