Evolution of Dogs Quiz

How many different breeds of dog are there?

• 350

• 500

• 200

• 100

When did the domestication of dogs by man begin?

• 12000 years ago

• 1000 years ago

• 20000 years ago

• 5000 years ago

How did ancient man start the domestication process of wolves?

• By raising orphaned wolf cubs

• By befriending adult wolves

• By capturing and taming wild wolves

• By training wolves to hunt

What advantage did semi-tame wolves provide to ancient humans?

• All of the above

• They could drive herds of animals

• They could protect humans at night

• They could help with hunting

What is the genetic similarity between dogs and wolves?

• 78 chromosomes

• 64 chromosomes

• 50 chromosomes

• 90 chromosomes

What characteristic of wolves do dogs still retain?

• Territorialism

• Friendliness towards strangers

• Lack of hunting skills

• Inability to follow scents

What is a common behavior dogs have inherited from their wolf ancestors?

• Pack hunting

• Meowing

• Flying

• Whistling

Which sense is highly developed in both dogs and wolves?

• Taste

• Sight

• Smell

• Hearing

What is one way dogs communicate that is similar to wolves?

• Using sign language

• Howling

• Writing messages

• Laughing