22.2 Quiz on Creationism and Geological Theories

What is the belief of Creationism regarding the universe and everything in it?

• It was created by a series of natural events.

• It was created by a god.

• It evolved over millions of years.

• It has always existed.

Who proposed that the Earth is being continuously reshaped by steady change?

• Charles Darwin

• William Paley

• James Hutton

• Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

What did Jean-Baptiste Lamarck propose in his work "Philosophie Zoologique"?

• The theory of relativity

• The theory of progressive development

• The theory of natural selection

• The theory of gravity

What did the Church believe about the creation of the world based on a literal reading of the Bible?

• The world was created between 6000 and 4000 BC.

• The world was created in seven days.

• The world was created by a series of natural events.

• The world has always existed.

Who is known as the father of the theory of evolution?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

What is the title of Charles Darwin's controversial work published in 1859?

• The Descent of Man

• On the Origin of Species

• The Theory of Evolution

• The Natural Selection

What concept did Darwin's friend, John Gould, help him understand about finches?

• Natural selection

• Survival of the fittest

• Descent with modification

• Species adaptation

What was the main topic of the debate between Bishop Wilberforce and T. H. Huxley in 1860?

• The role of religion in politics

• The descent of humans from monkeys

• The validity of the Bible

• The existence of God

What did Bishop Wilberforce criticize about Huxley's views?

• Lack of evidence

• Religious beliefs

• Political stance

• Scientific methods

What did Darwin's book challenge according to the text?

• The political system

• The literal interpretation of the Bible

• The economic theories

• The educational system