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Unusual Mounts Trivia Quiz

Everybody know that you can ride a horse--or even a camel or donkey. But do you know what else people--both real and fictional--have ridden through the ages?

A multiple-choice quiz by remobec. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
remobec

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
124,923

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
2187

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Question 1 of 15

1. According to Hebrew extra-biblical texts, after Nebuchadnezzar's sojourn with the animals, he returned riding what animal? Hint

Ibex (large Israeli goat)

giant Kestrel

Hippopotamus

Lion

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Question 2 of 15

2. Greek Bellerophon tamed what mythical creature with a golden bridle? Hint

Pegasus

Onecentaur

Phoenix

Ki-Lin

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Question 3 of 15

3. In Lang, Kansas, it is illegal to ride a mule on Main Street in August, except if what condition is met? Hint

The mule must have its hooves painted

The mule must be wearing a straw hat

The mule must have its mane trimmed to under three inches

The rider must be riding side-saddle

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Question 4 of 15

4. Ancient Egyptian queen Arsinoe rode one of these with a specially fitted saddle. Hint

Crocodile

Rhinoceros

Ostrich

Giraffe

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Question 5 of 15

5. After one of these killed his horse, Saint Romedio rode it and it became subdued. Hint

Lion

Shark

Tiger

Bear

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Question 6 of 15

6. Budding rodeo stars (children, usually under 70 pounds) often compete on this animal. The kid who stays on best wins. Hint

Hogs

Shetland ponies

Saint Bernard dogs

Sheep

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Question 7 of 15

7. Odin, the top god in Norse mythology, had a very unusual steed, named Sleipnir. A horse, yes, but it could run as fast as the wind. What was this horse's most obvious unusual feature? Hint

Sleipnir breathed fire

Sleipnir was a royal purple color

Sleipnir had eight legs

Sleipnir stood 3 times as high as a normal horse

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Question 8 of 15

8. It is illegal to ride what animal on Nevada highways? Hint

Camel

Hinny (opposite of a mule)

Elephant

Tortoise

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Question 9 of 15

9. Apollo rode this animal. Alexander the Great was said to have tried to ride this animal to the edge of the sky. Hint

Griffon

Xanthus

Belius

Stymphalian Bird

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Question 10 of 15

10. Alexander the Great must have been a magnet for unusual animals. What animal did he supposedly ride into battle? Hint

Thunderbird (giant bird)

Hippogriff (half gryphon half horse)

Yale (large animal with moveable horns)

Unicorn

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Question 11 of 15

11. In parts of Mongolia, this animal is commonly ridden. Hint

Reindeer

Saiga Antelope

Przewalski's Horse (wild horse breed)

Argali (large relatives of the sheep)

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Question 12 of 15

12. This Scottish animal can shape-shift to look like a horse. After luring a person on its back, it takes them on a wild ride before charging into the water, drowning them and eating them. Hint

Kelpie

Beithir

Ceasg

Cu Sith

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Question 13 of 15

13. The mythical Abatwa people of Africa share their home with this insect, sometimes riding them. Hint

Ants

Pillbugs

Bees

Termites

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Question 14 of 15

14. It is illegal to ride what kind of horse on the street in Washington? Hint

A quarter horse

A red horse

An ugly horse

A three-legged horse

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Question 15 of 15

15. Last of all, hags will often ride what? Hint

Black dogs

People

Dragons

Alien Big Cats

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to Hebrew extra-biblical texts, after Nebuchadnezzar's sojourn with the animals, he returned riding what animal?

Answer: Lion

He also had an alligator tied on his head.

2. Greek Bellerophon tamed what mythical creature with a golden bridle?

Answer: Pegasus

Together they slew the Chimera, a creature who was part dragon and part scorpion who terrorized nearby towns. Chimera could not be killed on the ground, so Bellerophon needed a flying mount. The Onecentaur is like a Centaur (half man half horse), but its horse part is donkey. The Ki-Lin is a Chinese unicorn.

3. In Lang, Kansas, it is illegal to ride a mule on Main Street in August, except if what condition is met?

Answer: The mule must be wearing a straw hat

4. Ancient Egyptian queen Arsinoe rode one of these with a specially fitted saddle.

Answer: Ostrich

Ostriches were also sometimes used in Rome and ancient Egypt to pull chariots and carts.

5. After one of these killed his horse, Saint Romedio rode it and it became subdued.

Answer: Bear

Romedio was a hermit type monk, and he is usually depicted with a bear by his side.

6. Budding rodeo stars (children, usually under 70 pounds) often compete on this animal. The kid who stays on best wins.

Answer: Sheep

Sheep roping and sheep corraling are also sometimes offered for kids.

7. Odin, the top god in Norse mythology, had a very unusual steed, named Sleipnir. A horse, yes, but it could run as fast as the wind. What was this horse's most obvious unusual feature?

Answer: Sleipnir had eight legs

Perhaps the eight legs helped him run as fast as the wind. . .

8. It is illegal to ride what animal on Nevada highways?

Answer: Camel

9. Apollo rode this animal. Alexander the Great was said to have tried to ride this animal to the edge of the sky.

Answer: Griffon

A Griffon (Gryphon, Griffin) is half eagle and half lion. Xanthus and Belius were brother horses owned by Achilles. Stymphalian Birds were giant cranes with feathers that could be shot like arrows--don't want to mess with these guys!

10. Alexander the Great must have been a magnet for unusual animals. What animal did he supposedly ride into battle?

Answer: Unicorn

The unicorn was a gift from Queen Candace.

11. In parts of Mongolia, this animal is commonly ridden.

Answer: Reindeer

Przewalski's Horses are also from Mongolia, but are not ridden. Saiga Antelope are from Mongolia as well. I found about them searching for additional options. Put "Saiga Antelope" in a search engine and find a picture--these guys really look like something out of Star Wars. The argali, with humungous horns, is also native to Mongolia.

12. This Scottish animal can shape-shift to look like a horse. After luring a person on its back, it takes them on a wild ride before charging into the water, drowning them and eating them.

Answer: Kelpie

The Buggane, Brag, Each-Uisge and Mamlambo are variations from different cultures on this legend. The Ceasg is a Scottish mermaid. Beithir is a Scottish sea serpent. The Cu Sith is a Scottish fairy dog.

13. The mythical Abatwa people of Africa share their home with this insect, sometimes riding them.

Answer: Ants

If you've never seen one, it's probably just because you don't remember it--they only show themselves to kids less than four.

14. It is illegal to ride what kind of horse on the street in Washington?

Answer: An ugly horse

15. Last of all, hags will often ride what?

Answer: People

Hags will supposedly sit on a person's chest at night. People often wake up with the feeling that they are being sat on. "Alien Big Cats" is a cryptozoological term--not alien-outerspace but alien-out-of-place, meaning large non-native cats roaming wild.

Source: Author remobec

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