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The Life of Jane Goodall Trivia Quiz

Jane Goodall has greatly impacted the world with her research and contribution to the world. How much do you know of her life before and after her trip to Africa?

A multiple-choice quiz by polly5. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
polly5

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,374

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Jane Goodall mostly known for? Hint

the study of gorillas

the study of chimpanzees

the study of bonobos

the study of orangutans

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who first hired Jane Goodall to study great apes in Africa? Hint

Robert Glent

Robert Sapolsky

Craig Stanford

Louis Leakey

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before studying in Africa, Jane Goodall did not attend college.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. How old was Goodall when she first traveled to Africa to study? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where in Africa did Jane Goodall first begin her studies? Hint

Gombe, Tanzania

Kampala, Uganda

Sumatra, Indonesia

Nairobi, Kenya

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Question 6 of 10

6. Before Jane Goodall's research, scientists believed humans were the only species able to make and use tools.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who told Goodall, that "If you work hard, take advantage of the opportunities, and never give up, you will somehow find a way?" Hint

her mother

her mentor

her father

a colleague

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dr. Goodall's studies is one of the longest field studies of an animal species in the world.

True

False

9. Jane Goodall has created many organizations intended to benefit all wildlife, such as the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research. What is (or are) the main goal(s) of this Institute? Hint

maintain biodiversity

educate the public on animal conservation

all of these

protect wild ape populations

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the time, what was unique about Jane Goodall's studies? Hint

all of these

she was first and only woman to study apes

she used names to identify specific individuals

she only used a couple of days to study the apes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Jane Goodall mostly known for?

Answer: the study of chimpanzees

Jane Goodall is best-known for her work with chimpanzees, where she studied their social behavior and daily life. She has spent over forty years studying chimpanzees, greatly improving the knowledge of this species.

2. Who first hired Jane Goodall to study great apes in Africa?

Answer: Louis Leakey

Louis Leakey, a well-known paleontologist and archaeologist, gave Goodall a job working with chimpanzees. According to Jane Goodall's book, "In the Shadow of Man," Louis Leakey "wanted someone with a mind uncluttered and unbiased by theory, who would make the study for no other reason than a real desire for knowledge."

3. Before studying in Africa, Jane Goodall did not attend college.

Answer: true

Jane Goodall could not afford to attend a University, so before travelling to Africa, she had no educational background besides high school.

4. How old was Goodall when she first traveled to Africa to study?

Answer: 26

In the summer of 1960, Jane Goodall traveled to Tanzania to begin her research on chimpanzees.

5. Where in Africa did Jane Goodall first begin her studies?

Answer: Gombe, Tanzania

Goodall began her research in Gombe Stream National Park. The park, created in 1968, gives protection to the chimpanzees that live there.

6. Before Jane Goodall's research, scientists believed humans were the only species able to make and use tools.

Answer: true

Through the information gathered by Goodall's studies, scientists were able to realize how closely related chimpanzees are to humans. Goodall proved that chimpanzees were able to make tools, such as using twigs to gather termites for food. Goodall also discovered that chimpanzees have distinct personalities and that they sometimes hunt prey for food.

7. Who told Goodall, that "If you work hard, take advantage of the opportunities, and never give up, you will somehow find a way?"

Answer: her mother

Goodall's mother, known as Vanne Goodall, was one of the few people who encouraged her dream to live in Africa. Being a woman, Goodall was faced with some opposition, and needed a companion in order to be permitted into Tanzania, so her mother accompanied her on the trip.

8. Dr. Goodall's studies is one of the longest field studies of an animal species in the world.

Answer: true

Goodall's research of chimpanzees in their natural surroundings, has taken more than a few years to complete. In fact, much of her research still continues today.

9. Jane Goodall has created many organizations intended to benefit all wildlife, such as the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research. What is (or are) the main goal(s) of this Institute?

Answer: all of these

Goodall has also founded the Roots and Shoots program to help raise awareness in wildlife and their habitats. She helps these animals by educating people on the importance of saving the environment and animal species, while preserving biodiversity.

10. At the time, what was unique about Jane Goodall's studies?

Answer: she used names to identify specific individuals

Goodall used a different technique to study chimpanzees than most scientists used at the time. She gave the apes names, such as David Greybeard and Fifi, instead of using numbers. She also studied the apes' family relationships and described their emotions and personalities.
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