The work of Charles Darwin had a revolutionary impact on society because ________.
A) it considered humans with a fundamental identity and in continuity with other animals
B) it described fundamental experiments on memory
C) it demonstrated that also animals possess memory
D) it was not accepted by the religious authorities

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Darwin's work, particularly his theory of evolution by natural selection, challenged existing views by suggesting that humans and other animals share a common ancestry, thereby placing humans in continuity with the natural world. This was revolutionary because it contrasted with the prevailing belief of humans being fundamentally separate and superior to other forms of life.

The Work of Charles Darwin Had a Revolutionary Impact on Society