Animal Science 2, 7.01 in the context of cats

Who were the first to keep and use cats to control vermin and protect their food stores?

• The Ancient Greeks

• The Ancient Romans

• The Ancient Egyptians

• The Ancient Chinese

In Ancient Egypt, how were cats regarded?

• As common pets

• As pests

• As revered hunters and worshipped as gods and goddesses

• As wild animals

What was the punishment for killing cats in Ancient Egypt?

• Imprisonment

• Fines

• Exile

• Death penalty

On which continent are cats not domesticated?

• Asia

• Antarctica

• Europe

• Africa

From which early carnivores are modern wildcats such as Lions and Tigers descended?

• Felidae

• Canidae

• Miacids

• Ursidae

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of modern wildcats?

• European wildcat

• African wildcat

• Asiatic desert wildcat

• American bobcat

What is thought to be the reason for the domestic cat's evolution from the African wildcat?

• Its hunting abilities

• Its tabby markings

• Its domestic behavior

• Its size

What were the early uses of cats according to the slide on the History of Cats?

• Hunting and companionship

• Religious ceremonies and controlling rats and mice

• Farming and transportation

• Entertainment and sports

How many recognized color patterns does the American Shorthair cat have?

• 24

• 34

• 44

• 54

What is the most common color pattern of the American Shorthair?

• Solid

• Tabby

• Bicolor

• Tortoiseshell