Carl Linnaeus Quiz

What year was Carl Linnaeus born? 

• 1745
• 1707
• 1696
• 1715

The grouping of organisms is based on the same common features and differences

• True
• False

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How many names were assigned to each animal in system of binomial? 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What was Linnaeus the founder of? 

• Taxonomy
• Genetics
• DNA
• Structure of a Cell

What was Linnaeus also known for being a "pioneer" in? 

• DNA
• Cell Structure
• Genetics
• Ecology

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In what year did Linnaeus travel to harsh northern lands and discover over 100 plant species?

• 1720
• 1738
• 1726
• 1732

How many kingdoms did Linnaeus believe there were for species?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What was Linnaeus' famous pamphlet called? 

• Systema Natvrae
• Origin of Species
• Taxonomy
• Linnaeus Discoveries

What did his friends used to call him when he would go look at plants?

• "little gardener"
• "plant boy"
• "little botanist"
• no nickname

Carl Linnaeus was the first person to relate humans with primates

• True
• False