The origins of human life (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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In which year did Charles Darwin publish 'On the Origin of the Species'?
In which year did Charles Darwin publish 'On the Origin of the Species'?
1859
What was distinctive about Darwin's explanation for how human life developed?
What was distinctive about Darwin's explanation for how human life developed?
It didn't rely on religious teachings
What is natural selection according to Darwin's theory?
What is natural selection according to Darwin's theory?
Helpful traits aid survival and reproduction
What does Darwin's phrase 'survival of the fittest' describe?
What does Darwin's phrase 'survival of the fittest' describe?
Species best suited to environment survive
Why do many Muslims reject the theory of evolution?
Why do many Muslims reject the theory of evolution?
It contradicts Qur'anic teaching on creation
According to Islamic scripture, what was Adam created from?
According to Islamic scripture, what was Adam created from?
Dust or clay
What does Surah 32:7-8 say about the creation of man?
What does Surah 32:7-8 say about the creation of man?
Created from clay
How large is the group of Muslims who believe evolution can be compatible with Islam?
How large is the group of Muslims who believe evolution can be compatible with Islam?
A smaller group of Muslims
How do some Muslims view evolution in relation to Allah's plan?
How do some Muslims view evolution in relation to Allah's plan?
As part of Allah's plan for creation
According to Surah 21:30, what did Allah make every living thing from?
According to Surah 21:30, what did Allah make every living thing from?
Water
What is the central tension in the debate about human creation?
What is the central tension in the debate about human creation?
Direct intervention vs. guided processes
What do both evolutionary theory and Islamic teaching agree on?
What do both evolutionary theory and Islamic teaching agree on?
Life has a definite beginning