Horse In History Trivia Quiz

This should be easy enough, if you know your horseflesh.

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

Author
Ladyleo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,138

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
6424

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1. General Robert E. Lee's famous horse was named... Hint

Traveller

Black Jack

Winchester

Lexington

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2. A farmer, trying to breed an all-around utility horse, developed this breed, which was named after him. Hint

Thoroughbred

Palomino

Morgan

Appaloosa

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3. Alexander the Great, according to legend, rode a horse only he could handle. What was this horse's name? Hint

Bucephalus

Alexandria

Thanatos

Constantine

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4. This horse, ridden by Capt. Keogh of the U.S. Cavalry, was a survivor of Little Big Horn. Hint

Apache

Kiawa

Comanche

Navajo

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5. This big, red Thoroughbred, owned by Samuel Riddle, and a winner in all but one start, never raced in the Kentucky Derby; thus he never had a chance to win the Triple Crown. Hint

War Admiral

Citation

Man o' War

Whirlaway

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. General Robert E. Lee's famous horse was named...

Answer: Traveller

Traveller once saved the General's life-by rearing up in battle, just as a cannonball landed at his feet.

2. A farmer, trying to breed an all-around utility horse, developed this breed, which was named after him.

Answer: Morgan

3. Alexander the Great, according to legend, rode a horse only he could handle. What was this horse's name?

Answer: Bucephalus

Bucephalus means 'ox head'. The white star on his forehead was shaped like one.

4. This horse, ridden by Capt. Keogh of the U.S. Cavalry, was a survivor of Little Big Horn.

Answer: Comanche

This horse was cared for and revered by the cavalry until his death.

5. This big, red Thoroughbred, owned by Samuel Riddle, and a winner in all but one start, never raced in the Kentucky Derby; thus he never had a chance to win the Triple Crown.

Answer: Man o' War

His only loss in a race was to a horse named, appropriately, Upset.

Source: Author Ladyleo

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