Charles Darwin - His Life and Times (Grade 10)
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Charles Darwin - His Life and Times
1.
Which country sponsored Charles Darwin's trip around the world?
- Spain
- France
- Portugal
- Great Britain
2.
Charles married his cousin, Emma Wedgwood. What was her family well known for producing?
- pottery
- horses
- crystal
- jewelry
3.
After Charles and Emma were married, they settled in Kent, England. What was the name of their estate?
- Darwin Manor
- Down House
- Wedgwood Castle
- Galapagos Acres
4.
In what town was Charles Darwin born?
- Dover
- Kent
- London
- Shrewsbury
5.
What did Charles's father want him to become instead of a naturalist?
- lawyer
- teacher
- doctor
- priest
6.
How old was Charles when he started his around-the-world journey on the H.M.S. Beagle?
- 35 years old
- 16 years old
- 22 years old
- 20 years old
7.
The H.M.S. in the name of Darwin's ship stands for .
8.
Charles and Emma had no children, so there are no living heirs to the Darwin name.
- True
- False
9.
With which famous American does Charles Darwin share a birthday, February 12, 1809?
- George Washington
- Benjamin Franklin
- Nikola Tesla
- Abraham Lincoln
10.
According to legend, what event was the most encouragement to Charles for him to get On the Origin of Species written and published?
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