Horse Knowledge Assessment

The video provides an in-depth look at horses, covering their history, terminology, and domestication. It explores their speed, gaits, and social structures, as well as their sleeping patterns and global distribution. The video also discusses the variety of horse breeds and their unique communication methods.

What is the term used for a young female horse?

• Filly

• Mare

• Steed

• Pony

Which ancient region is associated with the early domestication of horses?

• Egypt

• Kazakhstan

• Greece

• India

What is the maximum speed horses can reach?

• 80 km/h

• 30 km/h

• 50 km/h

• 65 km/h

Which of the following is NOT a gait of a horse?

• Walking

• Galloping

• Trotting

• Jumping

In horse herds, who usually leads the group?

• A dominant mare

• A non-dominant male

• A young foal

• A stallion

Why do horses sometimes sleep standing up?

• To improve blood flow

• To conserve energy

• To stay warm

• To avoid predators

Which type of ecosystem do horses prefer?

• Urban areas

• Mountains

• Grasslands

• Deserts

How many breeds of horses are there thought to be?

• Over 100

• 75

• 50

• 100

How do horses primarily perceive their environment?

• Through hearing

• Through vision and chemical receptors

• Through touch

• Through taste

What is a common way horses communicate within a herd?

• Singing

• Barking

• Whistling

• Stomping