Appaloosa Horse 1 Quiz
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Spots and stripes. Spots and splashes of color. Confirmation and head
2. Who introduced the breed to North America?
The English The Spanish The Indians
3. The Appaloosa horses were among those that helped the non-treaty Nez Perce elude the U.S. Cavalry for several months. During what war was this?
The Civil War Nez Perce War Liverwall
4. The Nez Perce and Palouse tribes became especially sophisticated horsemen and their mounts, which included many spotted individuals, were prized and envied by other tribes.
True False
5. Humans have recognized and appreciated spotted horses throughout history. Ancient cave drawings dating as far back as:
10,000 years ago 20,000 years ago 50,000 years ago
6. Which were the first tribes to breed selectively for specific traits - such as intelligence, speed and endurance?
Apache and Navaho Nez Perce and Palouse None
7. When white settlers came to this Northwest region, it is believed that they called the spotted horses they saw by the Palouse River or owned by the Palouse tribe, which name?
Palouse horses A Palouse horse Both
8. Nothing was done to preserve the Appaloosa breed until 1938, when a group of dedicated horsemen formed the:
Appaloosa Horse Association Appaloosa Horse Registry Appaloosa Horse Club