The Ultimate Sheep Quiz
Some people count them to help them sleep, while others wear their skins to keep warm or enjoy their meat. No matter what, sheep are popular domesticated animals. Learn more about these creatures by taking this quiz.
Question 2 of 21
Is there a similarity between sheep and cattle?
... Both species have stomachs that are divided into four chambers and both are cloven-hoofed.
Question 3 of 21
What is a ram?
... The male sheep is called a ram.
Question 4 of 21
What is a ewe?
... A ewe is a female sheep.
Question 5 of 21
How can you tell a wild sheep from a domestic sheep?
... The wild sheep has a shorter tail and a coat of stiff hairs.
Question 6 of 21
What is the natural inclination of sheep?
... Sheep tend to flock together and follow a leader.
Question 7 of 21
How does this inclination benefit the farmer?
... A single shepherd can control hundreds of sheep.
Question 8 of 21
If you are offered mutton, what are you about to receive?
... Meat from an older sheep is called mutton.
Question 9 of 21
What weight does a ram reach?
... A mature ram can weigh 350 pounds (160 kg).
Question 10 of 21
How much can an adult ewe weigh?
... The ewe can weigh in at 250 pounds (115 kg).
Question 11 of 21
Does the sheep have to be killed before its wool is taken?
... Live sheep are sheared and the wool grows again.
Question 12 of 21
Can the fleece of a sheep be tan in color?
... Although fleece is usually white, it can be tan in color.
Question 13 of 21
Which sex of sheep have horns?
... Both can have horns, depending on the breed.
Question 14 of 21
How many breeds of domestic sheep are there?
... There are more than 200 breeds.
Question 15 of 21
And how many of these breeds are economically relevant?
... Only about a dozen are significant.
Question 16 of 21
Which breed of sheep produces the finest wool?
... That honor belongs to the Merino, originally developed in Spain.
Question 17 of 21
From where do most breeds of meat sheep originate?
... Most meat-producing sheep are immigrants from the United Kingdom.
Question 18 of 21
What is the outstanding characteristic of the Hampshire breed?
... Hampshires usually have brown or black faces.
Question 19 of 21
What is unusual about the Corriedale?
... Both sexes lack horns.
Question 20 of 21
What breed of sheep is raised mainly for milk?
... The Awassi and the East Friesian are raised for milk.
Question 21 of 21
At what age are lambs raised for meat slaughtered?
... They are marketed at age four to seven months.
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