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The Dogs of War Trivia Quiz

It's a dog eat dog world. Questions that relate dogs to human conflict, dog conflict, and dog/human conflict.

A multiple-choice quiz by stageball. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
stageball

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
251,129

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
5403

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. A thirteenth century emperor was a dog-lover who owned over 5000 dogs. He was the grandson of Genghis Khan. What was his name? Hint

Tamerlane

Kublai Khan

Alexander the Dog

Charlemagne

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1815 this military leader was returning to France from exile on the island of Elba when he fell off a dock into the sea and almost drowned. A large Newfoundland jumped into the water and saved him. Who was this military giant (the man, not the dog)? Hint

Marie Antoinette

Frederick the Dog

Jefferson Davis

Napoleon

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Question 3 of 10

3. During World War I the British employed dogs to carry messages to and from the front lines. What was one kind of dog they used? Hint

The Airedale Terrier

The Chow Chow

The Borzoi

The Mexican Hairless

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Question 4 of 10

4. During which war did the British army parachute dogs behind enemy lines to accompany raiding parties and help spy missions? Hint

The 100-Years-War

World War II

The War Between the St. Bernards

The Peasant's Revolt

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1957, the Cold War raged between the United States and Russia. What event occurred involving a dog that year, which frightened Americans? Hint

The Soviets were training armies of super-dogs

A Soviet man bit an American dog

A soviet dog was the first to go up in space.

The Cuban Mastiff Crisis

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why do wild dogs howl? Hint

To clear their throats

To gather the pack

To audition for leading roles

To confuse themselves

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Question 7 of 10

7. When dogs are frightened of an enemy, what behaviour will they commonly display? Hint

Cheese on toast

Foot in mouth

Tail between the legs

Ear on rump

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Question 8 of 10

8. What should you do if you think a dog might attack you? Hint

Act like a bear, a dog's natural enemy.

Keep still, hands at your side, avoid eye contact.

Make threatening motions at the dog's master or pups.

Run away.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a dog's main weapon? Hint

Tail

Teeth

Claws

Knowledge of herbs

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Question 10 of 10

10. From where does the expression, "Dogs of War" come? Hint

Shakespeare

Dr. Seuss

Oscar Wilde

Lassie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A thirteenth century emperor was a dog-lover who owned over 5000 dogs. He was the grandson of Genghis Khan. What was his name?

Answer: Kublai Khan

Kublai Khan (1216-1294) was the emperor of the Mongolian empire. He founded the Mongol, or Yuan dynasty that ruled China from 1279 to 1368. The vast majority of his dogs were mastiffs. He owned more dogs than anyone in history.

Answer: Napoleon

Napoleon returned to France and wrested control from the king he had ousted years before and went on to battle England and lose.
Aldous Huxley once said of dogs, "To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs."

3. During World War I the British employed dogs to carry messages to and from the front lines. What was one kind of dog they used?

Answer: The Airedale Terrier

The Terriers worked 12 hours a day and were kept on strict rations.
Terriers were originally bred specifically to dig into the earth to pursue vermin. They were particularly useful in hunting rats, badgers and rabbits. Their name comes from "terra" the Latin word for 'earth'.

4. During which war did the British army parachute dogs behind enemy lines to accompany raiding parties and help spy missions?

Answer: World War II

Airedale Terriers were used because they are faithful, and have an excellent sense of smell and hearing.

In Britain, where terriers were originally bred, terriers were used for the 'sport' of dog-fighting. Dogs were thrown into a pit and tore each other apart to the delight of the frenzied audience who usually bet on the outcome. Eventually such contests were considered cruel and banned.

5. In 1957, the Cold War raged between the United States and Russia. What event occurred involving a dog that year, which frightened Americans?

Answer: A soviet dog was the first to go up in space.

The Soviets were scaring Americans with their superior technology by winning the 'space race'. They were the first to send a satellite into orbit, a man into orbit, and a man on a 'space-walk'. The Americans were afraid the Soviets would attack them from space.

6. Why do wild dogs howl?

Answer: To gather the pack

They gather the pack either to face impending danger or to attack a larger animal that can only be killed through group effort, such as a large stag. The group howl is also a bonding experience for the pack.

7. When dogs are frightened of an enemy, what behaviour will they commonly display?

Answer: Tail between the legs

The dog might perceive the enemy far off through his or her highly developed sense of hearing or smell. Putting the tail between the legs cuts off the scent glands in the highly vulnerable anal region. These glands carry personal scents that identify the individual. That is also why friendly dogs sniff each other.

8. What should you do if you think a dog might attack you?

Answer: Keep still, hands at your side, avoid eye contact.

When the dog loses interest, move away slowly. If he does attack, try and stick something in his mouth. If you are knocked down, curl into a ball, cover your ears and remain motionless.

9. What is a dog's main weapon?

Answer: Teeth

The average dog has 42 permanent teeth. A dog is a predator. They are armed with fangs for slashing flesh and molars for crushing bone. Their jaws may exert up to nine hundred pounds per square inch of pressure. All dogs are carnivores. Their most natural diet consists exclusively of animal flesh.

10. From where does the expression, "Dogs of War" come?

Answer: Shakespeare

From the play, "Julius Caesar", 1601. After Caesar is killed, Anthony regrets the course he has taken and predicts that war will follow.
ANTHONY:
"Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war;
That this foul deed shall smell above the earth
With carrion men, groaning for burial".

Source: Author stageball

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