Charles Darwin and the HMS Beagle Quiz( Extra History Video)

Who invited Charles Darwin to join the HMS Beagle expedition?

• Captain Robert FitzRoy

• John Stevens Henslow

• Queen Victoria

• Sir Isaac Newton

In what year did the HMS Beagle set sail on its second voyage?

• 1825

• 1831

• 1840

• 1850

How long did the HMS Beagle’s voyage last?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

What was the primary purpose of Charles Darwin’s voyage on the HMS Beagle?

• To find new trade routes

• To study the natural world

• To map the stars

• To establish colonies

Which island group did Darwin visit that significantly influenced his theory of evolution?

• Galápagos Islands

• Canary Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

• Falkland Islands

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What notable feature did Darwin observe about the tortoises on the Galápagos Islands?

• They could fly

• They had different shell shapes on different islands

• They were all the same size

• They were nocturnal

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What was the primary food source for the finches Darwin studied on the Galápagos Islands?

• Insects

• Seeds

• Fish

• Fruit

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Which of the following animals did Darwin NOT observe during his voyage?

• Marine iguanas

• Kangaroos

• Giant tortoises

• Penguins

What was the name of the ship that carried Darwin on his voyage?

• HMS Victory

• HMS Beagle

• HMS Endeavour

• HMS Discovery

Which continent did Darwin NOT visit during his voyage?

• South America

• Africa

• Australia

• Europe