The History and Domestication of Dogs

What is the estimated number of people that would exist today without domestication?

• 200 million

• 500 million

• 1 or 2 million

• 7.4 billion

Which species do modern domestic dogs trace their DNA back to?

• Local wild canids

• Ancient wolves

• Asia's doles

• Africa's painted dogs

Where do whole genomes from living dogs suggest the domestication split occurred?

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

• South Asia

What roles did dogs play in early human societies?

• Farmers

• Herders and guards

• Fishermen

• Traders

What modern-day benefits do dogs enjoy as a result of their relationship with humans?

• Access to education

• Ownership of property

• Political rights

• Healthcare and insurance