Roundup Your Cowboy Knowledge For This Wild West QUIZ

Lauren Kirkbride|History|24 Jun 2021

What is the purpose of a lasso?

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A cowboy waves a lasso while riding a horse.
Retry Correct Incorrect Lassos were used to catch wild horses and cattle, usually in the Spanish and Portuguese parts of America. Each lasso stretched 60 to 100 feet long, and cowboys had to throw it while on horseback.
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What is the purpose of a lasso?

  • To catch wild horses and cattle
  • To drag large objects around the ranch
  • To catch bulls during a rodeo
  • To scare cattle into position
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