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Where was Charles Darwin born?
Shrewsbury, England
Cambridge, England
Edinburgh, Scotland
London, England
16% got this right
Darwin was born on February 12, 1809.
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What is the name of the ship Darwin sailed on?
HMS Beagle
HMS Bounty
HMS Endeavour
HMS Victory
31% got this right
Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle lasted from 1831 to 1836.
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What theory is Charles Darwin famous for?
Theory of Evolution
Cell Theory
Quantum Theory
Theory of Relativity
84% got this right
Darwin's theory of evolution is based on the concept of natural selection.
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Which book did Darwin publish in 1859?
On the Origin of Species
The Descent of Man
The Expression of Emotions
Voyage of the Beagle
74% got this right
On the Origin of Species is considered the foundation of evolutionary biology.
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Who was Darwin's contemporary who independently developed a similar theory?
Alfred Russel Wallace
Erasmus Darwin
Gregor Mendel
Thomas Henry Huxley
34% got this right
Wallace and Darwin jointly presented their theories in 1858.
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What did Darwin study at the University of Edinburgh?
Medicine
Biology
Geology
Theology
20% got this right
Darwin later switched to studying theology at Cambridge University.
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Which island group did Darwin visit that greatly influenced his work?
Galápagos Islands
Canary Islands
Falkland Islands
Hawaiian Islands
52% got this right
The unique species on the Galápagos Islands inspired Darwin's theory of evolution.
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What is the name of Darwin's estate where he conducted many experiments?
Down House
Darwin Manor
Evolution House
Natural Selection Hall
30% got this right
Down House is now a museum dedicated to Darwin's life and work.