The Romans and China
How long did the Roman Empire exist?
400 years
The Scythians were the first group of nomadic ------ around 800 BC?
horseman
What was Europe after the Roman's known as?
The Dark Ages
The oxen were hooked to what to pull equipment like sledges, plows, and wagons. Hint: it is still used today, and it starts with a y
yoke
What is an Oxen?
A cow!
Roman army changed from infantry to predominantly _____ led forces.
Cavalry
Scythians were known to be very good at what?
shooting bows (archers) or horsemen
What were horses adapted for after the Roman's left?
Agriculture use
When did vehicles with disk wheels appear?
When were horses domesticated?
Between 4000 BC and 3000 BC
In the Shang Dynasty, what led to the development of the light cavalry?
Invasion of the Huns and people of the Northern steppes
How did Scythians measure their wealth?
Horses
What term came from the time of Europe after the Romans?
"Tally-ho"
What was a yoke meant for horses called? It was created by the Egyptians?
Daily Double if you can explain why it was better than a traditional yoke for horses
Yoke Saddle, it went around their shoulder, and it had less pressure on its throat. The horse could breathe better
Was the Oxen or the Horse first domesticated?
Oxen
How many acres of pasture did each horse have on T'ang Emperors' stud farm?
7 acres
Scythians had the first recorded what among their horses? Starts with a g
Geilding
What was a popular mode of transportation during the Renaissance? Hint: starts with a c
The carriage
Wat were the two early types of bits?
Plain bar snaffle and the jointed bit
Tame horses in the early periods were kept for what products?
Meat and Milk
Horse-drawn ______ chariots were used in the Shang dynasty
War
How many horses were found in one Scythian's grave?
400 horses
Daily Double!
What was the Renaissance also known as? Why did they call it that?
Rebirth, because of new inventions and artistic creations
The first riders used what type of headstall to guide their horses?
hackamore
What was Europe after the Romans known as?
The dark ages