Sheep have been domesticated for thousands of years, and are an important part of agriculture and textile industries. They are known for their woolly coats, but also provide milk, meat, and leather. In this quiz, you can test your knowledge about these gentle and useful animals, their history, and interesting facts about their behavior and biology.
Which breed of sheep is known for its luxurious wool?
Merino
Suffolk
Dorset
Rambouillet
What is the term for a male sheep?
Ewe
Wether
Ram
Buck
What is the term for a female sheep?
Ewe
Doe
Sow
Mare
What is the term for a castrated male sheep?
Ewe
Wether
Ram
Buck
Which breed of sheep is known for its black face and legs?
Suffolk
Merino
Dorset
Rambouillet
Which breed of sheep is known for its meat production?
Merino
Suffolk
Dorset
Rambouillet
What is the term for a baby sheep?
Calf
Foal
Lamb
Piglet
What is the term for a group of sheep?
Flock
Herd
Pack
Colony
What is the term for the process of cutting a sheep's wool off?
Shearing
Milking
Clipping
Grooming
Which breed of sheep is known for its long, curly wool?
Merino
Suffolk
Dorset
Rambouillet
Which breed of sheep is known for its milk production?
Merino
Suffolk
Dorset
East Friesian
Which type of sheep is typically raised for wool, meat, and milk?
Dual-purpose
Wool
Meat
Dairy
What is the term for a sheep that is less than a year old?
Hogget
Lamb
Mutton
Yearling
Which breed of sheep is known for its hardiness and adaptability to different climates?
Merino
Suffolk
Icelandic
Rambouillet
What is the term for a sheep's stomach that has been cleaned and prepared for use in making cheese?
Rennet
Whey
Curd
Offal
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