The Scientist Whose Work Provided the Foundation for Later Understandings

question 28

Multiple Choice

The scientist whose work provided the foundation for later understandings of genetics was

• A)John Ray.
• B)Gregor Mendel.
• C)Charles Darwin.
• D)Robert Hook.

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Definitions:

Big Man

A sociopolitical leader in Melanesian and Polynesian societies, who gains his position through personal attributes and the ability to persuade and lead rather than through formal authority.

Tribal Organization

A form of social structure based on kinship and descent, often with a chief or leader, characteristic of some indigenous cultures.

Rebellions

Acts of violent or open resistance against an established government or ruler.

Revolutions

Fundamental changes in political power or organizational structures that occur in a relatively short period of time.