Cats: Feline Friends

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Instructions: From ancient Egypt to modern homes, test your knowledge of our beloved feline companions.

1.
In which ancient civilization were cats worshipped and considered sacred?
A
China
B
Egypt
C
Greece
D
Rome
2.
How many hours per day does the average domestic cat sleep?
A
10-12 hours
B
18-20 hours
C
12-16 hours
D
8-10 hours
3.
Which cat breed is known for its flat face and long, luxurious fur?
A
Siamese
B
Persian
C
Maine Coon
D
Bengal
4.
Cats purr at a frequency that has been shown to promote what?
A
Bone and tissue healing
B
Rain
C
Plant growth
D
Sleep in humans
5.
Which is the largest domestic cat breed?
A
Maine Coon
B
Ragdoll
C
Savannah
D
Norwegian Forest Cat
6.
A group of cats is known by what collective name?
A
A pack
B
A herd
C
A clowder
D
A flock
7.
The Siamese cat originated in which country?
A
Thailand
B
Vietnam
C
China
D
Japan
8.
Cats have how many toes in total (on all four paws)?
A
18
B
20
C
16
D
22
9.
Which breed of cat is known for having no fur?
A
Sphynx
B
Cornish Rex
C
Russian Blue
D
Devon Rex
10.
What is the term for a cat with three colors in its coat (white, orange, and black)?
A
Tuxedo
B
Calico
C
Tortoiseshell
D
Tabby
11.
Cats cannot taste which flavor?
A
Salty
B
Bitter
C
Sour
D
Sweet
12.
The Scottish Fold breed is named for what distinctive feature?
A
Its folded tail
B
Its folded skin
C
Its folded ears
D
Its folded paws
13.
What special reflective layer in a cat's eye helps it see in low light?
A
Tapetum lucidum
B
Cornea
C
Iris
D
Retina
14.
Which famous cat breed is known for going limp when picked up, like a ragdoll?
A
Himalayan
B
Burmese
C
Birman
D
Ragdoll
15.
The world's oldest known pet cat was found in a grave on which Mediterranean island, dating back 9,500 years?
A
Cyprus
B
Crete
C
Sicily
D
Sardinia

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