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What primary activity did Darwin undertake during the HMS Beagle voyage that significantly contributed to developing his theory?
What primary activity did Darwin undertake during the HMS Beagle voyage that significantly contributed to developing his theory?
- Practicing medicine on the ship's crew and local populations.
- Negotiating trade agreements with South American countries.
- Commanding the ship in the absence of the captain.
- Extensively collecting specimens, drawing detailed illustrations, and studying. (correct)
In what year did Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle conclude, marking the end of his extensive data collection and the beginning of his intensive theory development?
In what year did Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle conclude, marking the end of his extensive data collection and the beginning of his intensive theory development?
- 1859
- 1835
- 1836 (correct)
- 1831
What specific observation during his travels on the HMS Beagle most captivated Darwin and influenced his developing theories?
What specific observation during his travels on the HMS Beagle most captivated Darwin and influenced his developing theories?
- The geological formations of the Andes mountains.
- The unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands. (correct)
- The complex social structures of indigenous populations.
- The migratory patterns of birds across the Atlantic.
Which of Darwin's publications explicitly posits the theory that humans are descended from apes?
Which of Darwin's publications explicitly posits the theory that humans are descended from apes?
What event significantly impacted Darwin, contributing to his loss of faith and influencing his scientific perspective?
What event significantly impacted Darwin, contributing to his loss of faith and influencing his scientific perspective?
Which of the following represents the most accurate sequence of milestones in Darwin's life and career?
Which of the following represents the most accurate sequence of milestones in Darwin's life and career?
What initial career path did Darwin pursue at Cambridge University before dedicating himself to natural history?
What initial career path did Darwin pursue at Cambridge University before dedicating himself to natural history?
Prior to his groundbreaking work in natural history, what field of study did Darwin initially pursue at Edinburgh University?
Prior to his groundbreaking work in natural history, what field of study did Darwin initially pursue at Edinburgh University?
What role did John Henslow, Darwin’s friend from Cambridge, play in Darwin's pivotal journey?
What role did John Henslow, Darwin’s friend from Cambridge, play in Darwin's pivotal journey?
What unique aspect defined Darwin among prominent naturalists of his time, despite his significant contributions to the field?
What unique aspect defined Darwin among prominent naturalists of his time, despite his significant contributions to the field?
In what year did Darwin present his initial paper discussing evolution to the Linnean Society, marking a formal introduction of his ideas to the scientific community?
In what year did Darwin present his initial paper discussing evolution to the Linnean Society, marking a formal introduction of his ideas to the scientific community?
Why did Darwin find the prospect of pursuing a career in medicine at Edinburgh University to be 'too unpleasant'?
Why did Darwin find the prospect of pursuing a career in medicine at Edinburgh University to be 'too unpleasant'?
Which of the following best describes the impact of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' upon its publication?
Which of the following best describes the impact of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' upon its publication?
How did Darwin's observations of marine iguanas and Galápagos finches contribute to his developing theory of evolution?
How did Darwin's observations of marine iguanas and Galápagos finches contribute to his developing theory of evolution?
Darwin's mother was the daughter of a famous figure. Who was this figure?
Darwin's mother was the daughter of a famous figure. Who was this figure?
Flashcards
Who was Charles Darwin?
Who was Charles Darwin?
A naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection, without formal zoology training.
What was the HMS Beagle?
What was the HMS Beagle?
A 5-year expedition that allowed Darwin to make careful records of numerous species and formulate his theory of evolution. It started in 1831.
What are Galapagos species?
What are Galapagos species?
Unique species of marine iguanas and finches, which inspired Darwin's initial discoveries of how species specialize.
What is 'On the Origin of Species'?
What is 'On the Origin of Species'?
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What is 'The Descent of Man'?
What is 'The Descent of Man'?
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What caused Darwin a loss of faith?
What caused Darwin a loss of faith?
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What was Darwin's seminal paper?
What was Darwin's seminal paper?
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Study Notes
- Charles Darwin had no academic training in zoology but was a passionate scientist.
- His voyage on the HMS Beagle provided ideas and evidence for his theory of evolution by natural selection.
- Darwin was from Shrewsbury, England, born to a doctor.
- His mother, daughter of potter Josiah Wedgwood, died when Darwin was 8.
- Darwin studied medicine at Edinburgh University but found surgery unpleasant.
- He went to Cambridge to become a clergyman but dedicated his time to studying natural history.
- In 1831, botany professor John Henslow offered Darwin a spot on the HMS Beagle.
- The HMS Beagle expedition surveyed the coastline of South America.
- The HMS Beagle voyage lasted 5 years and changed Darwin's life.
- Darwin collected specimens, made drawings, and read during the voyage.
- He was intrigued by species diversity and their development, especially in the Galápagos Islands
- "It is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance." - Charles Darwin, 1872
Milestones
- Voyage of a Lifetime: Darwin embarked from Plymouth on the HMS Beagle in 1831 and arrived at the Galápagos Islands in 1835.
- Loss of Faith: His daughter Annie died in 1851, undermining his Christian faith.
- Seminal Paper: Darwin produced his first paper on evolution, presented to the Linnean Society in 1858.
- Evolution Theory: He published On the Origin of Species in 1859, causing controversy.
- Final Publication: Darwin claimed humans descended from apes in The Descent of Man (1871).
- Darwin saw marine iguanas and Galápagos finches, species unique to the Galápagos Islands.
- These specialized life forms inspired his initial discovery.
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Learn about Charles Darwin's early life and his influential voyage on the HMS Beagle. This expedition, which surveyed the coastline of South America, fueled his passion for natural history. Darwin's observations of species diversity, especially in the Galápagos Islands, provided crucial evidence for his theory of evolution.
