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Human and Animal
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 1
12/08/2011

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What mythological animal was a sign of rebirth and the sun?
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Phoenix
Term
The stronger persons who exerted control over the others in a manor during feudal times were called
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Lords
Term
Which of the mighty conquistadors was allowed to ride a mule in his old age?
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Columbus
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In Europe, during the pioneer times, what revolutionized wasfare?
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Gun Powder
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What are 3 alternate names for the Phoenix?
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Thuderbird
Bennu
Feng-Huang
Term
Because of the European militarys infatuation with the oriental stallion, these were established all over Europe
Definition
State Studs
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What excuse did the Spanish use when, during colonial times, they reduced the population of the New World from 25 million to 1 million
Definition
To get rid of cannibalism
Term
During the manoral system of feudal times, what animal was the most important?
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Horse
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What ancient animal was originally depicted as part bird/part human? They would sit on a rock and sing sweetly.
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Mermaids
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Which of the following are dragons most associated with?
Definition
Water
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During the early manoral times, where was the fireplace located?
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In the center of the house
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During feudal times, Central Europe was confronted from 3 directions. Who came from the South.
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Moors
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Who prospered in the West Indies and sponsored the Conquistadors?
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Dons
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New Spain struggled to get range cattle from the Caribbean, so where did they go?
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Cuba
Term
During Pioneer times, what was known as the Sport of Kings?
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Horse Racing
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Who studied dragons en route to China? He wrote about Wyverns and Lindworms.
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Marco Polo
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What was used to make dragon proof clothes? Today we use it as a fire retardent.
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Asbestos
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The work "lord" of Saxons means
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Loaf Giver
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What was the ideal crop of the pioneers that fed both family and animal?
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Corn
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By 1600, New Spain was flourishing with animal production. What animal product became in demand by the Europeans?
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Hides
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Who set out in search of treasure and the "Seven cities of Cibola"?
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Coronado
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Early Christians thought dragons represented
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Devil
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What dragon was the master of camouflage? He sits atop of many cathedrals.
Definition
Gargouille
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During feudal times, after 800 AD, 3 more development increases agriculture output. What are they?
Definition
-Switched from 2-field crops to 3-field crops
-Horse collar came from Orient
-Development of iron horseshoe
Term
Who taught the natives of New Spain to ride?
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Friars
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What breed of cattle was developed by 300 years of natural selection
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American Longhorn
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During pioneer times, what area of the United States was known for dairy production?
Definition
New York
Term
What cattle were introduced to the Gulf Coast in 1849 because they coped well with the heat?
Definition
Zebu
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What animal did Edward the Elder clear England of to increase sheep production?
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Wolves
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Who stopped the Huns during the feudal period and arranged a 9 year truce?
Definition
Henry of Saxony
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This is the biggest dragon of all and is prominent on shields and heraldry.
Definition
Wyvern
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In the story of the Lambton Worm, who does the knight kill after he kills the worm that brings a 9 generation curse on the family?
Definition
Dog
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Why did the Indian population in the New World decrease?
Definition
Exposure to foreign disease
Term
What was used during the pioneer times to move grain, livestock and timber from Ohio and Mississippi to New Orleans?
Definition
Wagons
Term
From 1830-1860, what was built that laced the United States together?
Definition
Train
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What battle began the era of the knight in shining armor?
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Hastings
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This horse was a pack horse and later developed into a general purpose draft horse
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Sumpter
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This horse was the legacy of the chariot age and was used for pleasure riding and hawking
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Palfrey
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This dragon was and still is celebrated during Chinese festivals, often being honored with dragon boat races and dances.
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Chinese Lung
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The rarest of all dragons, eats only fruit, nuts and vegetables.
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Faerie
Term
What was used in the cotton fields because they worked harder and tolerated the humidity better?
Definition
Mules
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Whose soldiers would carry horse meat under the saddle until it was salted?
Definition
Genghis Khan
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Who taught the local people during medieval times to spin and work wool?
Definition
Monks
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How was the freshness of cows milk determined during feudal times?
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It had to be warm and foamy
Term
What dragon holds its tail in its mouth and is the symbol of the universe?
Definition
Ouroboros
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What pioneer city started out as a river sandbar and 200 people, but eventually becomes the hub of agriculture?
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Chicago
Term
What did Abe Lincoln sign to establish land grant institutions of higher education?
Definition
Morrill Act
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What ancient animal is the alchemical symbol of fire?
Definition
Salamandor
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Who did Edward III, a royal merchant, invite to England by offering better working conditions?
Definition
Flemish Weavers
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Who won the Battle of Agincourt?
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English
Term
Who was buried in Dumbledores tomb?
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Dumbledore
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The Lone Ranger used to cry "Hi-oh Silver, away!" during this TV show. What was the name of his horse?
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Scout
Term
What is the Land Grant Institution for the state of Arizona?
Definition
U of A
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