Topic Tuesday 11/02 - Darwin

Who was Charles Darwin?

• A famous artist

• A renowned scientist

• A popular musician

• A well-known author

At what age did Darwin set off on his round-the-world voyage?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 25

Which islands did Darwin explore during his travels?

• Hawaiian Islands

• Galapagos Islands

• Canary Islands

• Caribbean Islands

What was the name of Darwin's wife?

• Mary

• Emma

• Sarah

• Jane

What was the title of Darwin's famous book published in 1859?

• The Descent of Man

• The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection

• The Voyage of the Beagle

• The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

What theory did Darwin's work primarily focus on?

• Theory of Relativity

• Theory of Evolution

• Theory of Natural Selection

• Theory of Gravity

What was the main controversy about Darwin's theory?

• It contradicted the theory of gravity.

• It suggested humans evolved from earlier animal species.

• It claimed the Earth was flat.

• It denied the existence of plants.

What was the impact of Darwin's ideas and life's work?

• They were forgotten over time.

• They formed the basis of how we understand the development of the natural world today.

• They were only popular in his lifetime.

• They were never published.

What did Darwin's health condition cause him to do?

• Travel more frequently.

• Stay out of the public eye.

• Write more books.

• Teach at a university.

How long has Darwin's theory been scrutinized and developed since his death?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 140 years

• 200 years