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Young Charles was born in Shrewsbury, England. When? |
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One of his close relatives was also a naturalist, and someone who defended the idea of evolution. Who was it? |
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In 1825, Darwin went to college, to study medicine. At which university did he study? |
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Before setting out on his great voyage in the "Beagle", which occupation was he expected to enter? |
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The captain of the "Beagle" came to be a good friend of Darwin, although their opinions were usually the opposite. What was the captain's name? |
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What was the acknowledged short title of Darwin's ground-breaking book, in which he presented his theory of evolution? |
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The work of a famous geologist was fundamental to Darwin's theory of evolution. Who was that geologist? |
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The man who invented the word "Dinosaurus" (dinosaur) was a great critic of Darwin's theory. Who was this? |
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While Darwin was slowly writing his most famous book, another scientist developed a theory of evolution that was almost identical to the one defended by Darwin. Who was this scientist? |
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Darwin wrote a book about the origin of man, which was as controversial as "On the Origin of Species". What was the title? |
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