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History Celebrates Spring Fest 2016

History Department faculty and students came out to celebrate the College of Humanities and Social Sciences annual spring festival, a day on which the college highlights its departments on campus.

The event featured games, music, food and a raffle. The History Department showcased a “two truths and a lie” trivia game. 

Test your knowledge on a popular topic of the day: Charles Darwin.

Which statement is false?

  1. Charles Darwin was education for a career as a clergyman.
  2. When Darwin was setting off on his famous voyage on the Beagle, he was a creationist.
  3. Darwin developed his theory of natural selection in order to argue against religion.

Thinking about majoring or minoring in history? Explore your options!

Melissa Reel and Dr. Will Kimler entertain festival participants at the 2016 Spring Fest
Melissa Reel and Dr. Will Kimler entertain festival participants at the 2016 Spring Fest

 

Answer: 3. Darwin did not develop the theory of natural selection in order to argue against religion.