The Theories of Charles Darwin, Arguing That Species Evolve Through

question 58

Multiple Choice

The theories of Charles Darwin, arguing that species evolve through time, were

• A)based on rational analysis rather than evidence or observation.
• B)easily accepted by Christians as compatible with faith.
• C)without precedent or parallel in the intellectual world of the nineteenth century.
• D)used to justify competition and domination among nations and social classes.
• E)All these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Annelids

A phylum of segmented worms that includes earthworms, leeches, and polychaetes, characterized by a segmented body structure.

Flatworms

A group of invertebrates within the phylum Platyhelminthes, known for their flat, soft bodies.

Water-Vascular System

Of echinoderms, a system of fluid-filled tubes and tube feet that function in locomotion.

Echinoderms

A phylum of marine animals characterized by radial symmetry, a calcareous skeleton, and a water vascular system, includes starfish and sea urchins.