How We Domesticated Cats (Twice)

How We Domesticated Cats (Twice)

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Biology, History

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the history and process of cat domestication, starting with archaeological findings in Cyprus that predate ancient Egypt's known cat-human relationships. It discusses the genetic lineage of domesticated cats from African Wildcats and the pathways through which domestication occurred. The video also highlights the physical and genetic changes in cats due to domestication and evidence of multiple domestication events. Finally, it addresses the current cat population in Cyprus and their global spread.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising discovery did French archaeologists make in Cyprus?

A grave with a man and an 8-month-old cat

A cat-shaped island

A large population of feral cats

Ancient cat toys

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which species is the direct ancestor of all domesticated cats today?

Feliz domestica

Feliz sylvestris

Feliz catus

Feliz sylvestris libica

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the commensal pathway in animal domestication?

Animals are attracted to human settlements by food

Animals are hunted and then bred in captivity

Animals are selectively bred for specific tasks

Animals are trained to perform tricks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What physical change occurred in cats due to domestication?

They developed new coat colors and patterns

They lost their ability to hunt

They became larger

They became more social

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times are Wildcats thought to have been domesticated?

Once in Egypt

Twice, in Southwest Asia and Egypt

Three times, including in Europe

Only in Southwest Asia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did cats play in ancient Roman households?

They were worshipped as gods

They were trained for entertainment

They were used as messengers

They were kept to catch rodents and pests

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated global population of domestic cats today?

1 billion

600 million

100 million

300 million