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How We Domesticated Cats (Twice)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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
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Which species is the direct ancestor of all domesticated cats today?
Feliz domestica
Feliz sylvestris
Feliz catus
Feliz sylvestris libica
3.
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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
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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
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