What Do You Know About Shire?
In other words, what do you know about the Shire horse? They are a British breed of Draught Horses and they usually take one of the three coat colours bay, brown, and black.
The Shire breed usually sets the records for World Largest Horse and World Tallest Horse, so it stands to say that they're immensely powerful horses.
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How would you rate their average weight?
- A.
900 Kg
- B.
700 Kg
- C.
550 Kg
- D.
250 Kg
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C. 550 KgExplanation
The average weight of the group is determined by calculating the sum of all weights and dividing it by the number of individuals. Since the given options are weights, it can be inferred that the average weight is 550 Kg.Rate this question:
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When was the Shire Horse Society created?
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1878
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1912
- C.
1656
- D.
1879
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A. 1878Explanation
The Shire Horse Society was created in 1878.Rate this question:
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Do you know when the American Shire Horse Association created?
- A.
1885
- B.
1987
- C.
1789
- D.
2001
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A. 1885Explanation
The American Shire Horse Association was created in 1885. This suggests that the organization has a long history and has been involved in the promotion and preservation of the Shire horse breed for over a century.Rate this question:
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What's the name of the largest horse up to date?
- A.
Zoom
- B.
Valkyrie
- C.
Sampson
- D.
Riley
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C. SampsonExplanation
Sampson is the correct answer because he holds the record for being the largest horse to date. This means that no other horse has been recorded as being larger than Sampson.Rate this question:
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When was Sampson born?
- A.
1848
- B.
1846
- C.
1844
- D.
1842
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B. 1846Explanation
Sampson was born in 1846.Rate this question:
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Do you know the breed's original birth place?
- A.
Britain
- B.
America
- C.
Spain
- D.
Germany
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A. BritainExplanation
The correct answer is Britain because many popular dog breeds, such as the English Bulldog, Border Collie, and Yorkshire Terrier, originated in Britain. The country has a long history of breeding and developing different dog breeds, making it a significant birthplace for many breeds.Rate this question:
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From which line of horses are Shire horses descended?
- A.
Liconsin Horse
- B.
Bay Black
- C.
Bakewell Black
- D.
The Black Shire
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C. Bakewell BlackExplanation
Bakewell Black is the correct answer because Shire horses are descended from the Bakewell Black line of horses.Rate this question:
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When did Shire horse population drastically reduce?
- A.
The Revolutionary War of America
- B.
The Black Death
- C.
World War I
- D.
World War II
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D. World War IIExplanation
The Shire horse population drastically reduced during World War II. This can be attributed to several factors, such as the increased demand for mechanized transportation and the shift towards industrial agriculture. As a result, horses were no longer as essential for transportation and farming purposes, leading to a decline in their population. Additionally, the war itself would have caused a decrease in the number of horses due to casualties and the redirection of resources towards the war effort.Rate this question:
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When was the term “Shire Horse” first uttered?
- A.
19th century
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18th century
- C.
17th century
- D.
16th century
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C. 17th centuryExplanation
The term "Shire Horse" was first uttered in the 17th century.Rate this question:
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What else do they call Sampson?
- A.
Only Sampson
- B.
Gaia
- C.
Mammoth
- D.
Titan
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C. MammothExplanation
Sampson is also called "Mammoth" in addition to being called "Only Sampson".Rate this question:
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