Dogs #2: History of the amazing Canine

Question 1: What is the scientific name for the domestic dog?

• Rattus norvegicus

• Canis lupus

• Canis lupus familiaris

• Felis catus

Question 2: How many years ago are dogs believed to have been domesticated by humans?

• 15,000 years ago

• 100 years ago

• 5,000 years ago

• 50,000 years ago

Question 3: What ancient civilization is known for their reverence and use of dogs?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Vikings

• Ancient Greeks

• Mayans

Question 4: What is the name of the theory that suggests dogs evolved from wolves through a process of natural selection?

• Evolutionary Guess

• Domestication Hypothesis

• Natural Selection Hypothesis

• Wolf Transformation Theory

Question 5: What is the name of the earliest known dog breed?

• Labrador Retriever

• Saluki

• Bulldog

• Poodle

Question 6: What role did dogs play in the lives of early humans?

• Hunting, protection, and companionship

• Driving, flying, and swimming

• Cooking, farming, and building

• Singing, dancing, and storytelling

Question 7: What is the name of the process by which humans selectively breed dogs for specific traits?

• Natural selection

• Unplanned mating

• Selective breeding

• Random breeding

Question 8: What are some physical differences between ancient and modern dogs?

• Same size, similar physical characteristics, identical skull shapes, and dental structures

• Larger size, uniform physical characteristics, similar skull shapes, and dental structures

• No physical differences, identical to ancient dogs, same skull shapes, and dental structures

• Smaller size, diverse physical characteristics, different skull shapes, and dental structures