The History of the House Cat Quiz

When did the process of domestication of cats start?

• 1000 years ago

• 500 years ago

• 12000 years ago

• 8000 years ago

Where did the relationship between cats and humans begin?

• Asia

• Middle East

• Africa

• Europe

What was the role of cats in agricultural societies?

• Guarding the farms

• Herding livestock

• Hunting rodents

• Hunting birds

Where were bones belonging to a cat that dated back 8000 years discovered?

• Italy

• Cyprus

• Greece

• Spain

What was the role of 'ship's cats' in ancient times?

• Controlling pests

• Navigating the ship

• Cooking for the crew

• Entertaining sailors

Which ancient society revered cats and mummified them?

• Egyptians

• Persians

• Romans

• Greeks

What was the reputation of cats in Europe during the middle ages?

• Linked to witchcraft

• Loved and respected

• Considered sacred

• Used for hunting

What is one of the only changes in domesticated cats from their wildcat ancestors?

• Larger size

• Distinctive coat

• Different color eyes

• Longer tail

Where can you find more information about the ancient history of cats?

• Fox News website

• CNN website

• BBC website

• National Geographic website

What did the 2017 study reveal about the cats of the Middle East 8000 years ago?

• They were not domesticated

• They were extinct

• They were a different strain than Egyptian cats

• They were the same as Egyptian cats