Anthrozoology Vocabulary Quiz: The History of Dogs

What is the process of taming animals for human use called?

• Evolution

• Domestication

• Archaeology

• Mythology

What term refers to preserved remains or impressions of ancient organisms?

• Mythology

• Fossil

• Evolution

• Breed

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Traditional stories that explain history, nature, or customs are called...

• Archaeology

• Mythology

• Evolution

• Canine

What term describes a lineage or descent from earlier generations?

• A) Evolution

• B) Ancestry

• C) Fossil

• D) Breed

What wild animals are considered the ancestors of domestic dogs?

• Foxes

• Wolves

• Bears

• Coyotes

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Fill in the blank: The study of ancient cultures through their artifacts is called ______.

• Archaeology

• Mythology

• Biology

• Anthropology

Fill in the blank: Ancient cultures relied on ______ to pass down knowledge about their world.

• Archaeology

• Mythology

• Biology

• Anthropology

Which term refers to the process by which a species changes over time?

• Evolution

• Ancestry

• Fossilization

• Domestication

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What is the term for a specific group of domesticated animals with distinct characteristics?

• Breed

• Species

• Genus

• Family

Fill in the blank: The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock is called a ______.

• Fossil

• Artifact

• Relic

• Specimen

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