The Texas Longhorm Quiz

10 Questions | By Ruso | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 152

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The Texas longhorn is well-known for its "oversized" horns. Their horn can extend to almost 1. 8 m for their bulls. It is so popular in Texas is that its name is also used in a local sports club. How much do you really know about this breed? Take our quiz and find out now.

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1.

What is the most dominant color when it comes to this cattle?
- A.
  
  White
- B.
  
  Red and white color mixes
- C.
  
  Fawn
- D.
  
  Brown
2.

What's the main purpose of this cattle?
- A.
  
  Leather production
- B.
  
  Meat production
- C.
  
  Steer riding
- D.
  
  Milk production
3.

Who is known to be their ancestor?
- A.
  
  The Sri Krishna cow
- B.
  
  An Iberian hybrid of two ancient cattle lineages.
- C.
  
  Sahiwal
- D.
  
  The Jersey Cattle
4.

When were its ancestral cattle first brought to the New World?
- A.
  
  In 1450
- B.
  
  In 1493
- C.
  
  In 1500
- D.
  
  In 1515
5.

When did the cattle arrive in Texas?
- A.
  
  Near the end of the 17th Century
- B.
  
  Near the end of the 19th Century
- C.
  
  Near the end of the 17th Century
- D.
  
  Near the end of the 18th Century
6.

What is the particularity of their meat?
- A.
  
  It's is tender
- B.
  
  It's lean
- C.
  
  It's rich in sodium
- D.
  
  It's rich in fat
7.

How much can they sell for on auction?
- A.
  
  $9,000
- B.
  
  $4000
- C.
  
  $40,000
- D.
  
  $400
8.

When was the breed saved from near extinction?
- A.
  
  In 1915
- B.
  
  In 1920
- C.
  
  In 1927
- D.
  
  In 1930
9.

What was the name of the Texas Longhorn adopted as the mascot of the University of Texas?
- A.
  
  Gato
- B.
  
  Bevo
- C.
  
  Dave
- D.
  
  Bravo
10.

In what color can we find them?
- A.
  
  Black
- B.
  
  Gray
- C.
  
  Creme
- D.
  
  Bluish-gray and various yellowish hues