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Why were Llamas unable to pull carts larger than a wheelbarrow?
Why were Llamas unable to pull carts larger than a wheelbarrow?
How did the Inca use llamas to transport silver ore?
How did the Inca use llamas to transport silver ore?
What does the text suggest was the main reason that llamas did not spread beyond the Andes?
What does the text suggest was the main reason that llamas did not spread beyond the Andes?
Why did few diseases transfer from llamas to humans compared to other livestock?
Why did few diseases transfer from llamas to humans compared to other livestock?
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What is the primary reason that llamas are considered “intelligent”?
What is the primary reason that llamas are considered “intelligent”?
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What is NOT a use for llamas mentioned in the text?
What is NOT a use for llamas mentioned in the text?
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Based on information provided, what best describes the relationship between llamas and the Inca?
Based on information provided, what best describes the relationship between llamas and the Inca?
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What detail in the text supports the idea that Llamas were important to the Inca economy?
What detail in the text supports the idea that Llamas were important to the Inca economy?
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Flashcards
Llama
Llama
A domesticated animal important to the Inca empire, used for transport and wool.
Domestication
Domestication
The process by which humans keep and breed animals for specific uses.
Inca Empire
Inca Empire
A major civilization in South America that thrived in the Andes, utilizing llamas for transport.
Transport
Transport
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Adaptations of Llamas
Adaptations of Llamas
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Export of silver ore
Export of silver ore
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Isolation of Llamas
Isolation of Llamas
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Diseases transmission
Diseases transmission
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Study Notes
Llamas: Key Facts and Significance
- Llamas are large mammals, domesticated in the Americas over 5,000 years ago. They are evolutionary cousins of camels.
- Llamas are herbivores, known for their intelligence and social behavior, tending to hiss, spit, kick, or lie down to protest when annoyed.
- Llamas average around 4 feet at the shoulder.
- Llamas are primarily kept for their wool, meat, dung, and hides. They are not milked.
- Llamas have high tolerance of thirst and can eat a variety of plants.
- Llamas are adapted to carrying goods over long Andean distances. Their daily average travel is between 15-20 miles. They lack the strength to pull carts or carry humans.
Llama Use in Inca Empire
- Llamas were crucial to the Inca empire's success.
- At the time of the Spanish conquest, llamas were extensively used to transport silver ore from mines, including the Potosi mine.
- Estimates suggest as many as 300,000 llamas were used to transport goods from a single mine.
- The llamas' limited strength meant they couldn't transport large loads or pull machinery.
- Geographical barriers isolated the llama to the Andean region, so they were not used beyond the Inca empire.
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Explore the fascinating world of llamas, large herbivores domesticated in the Americas over 5,000 years ago. This quiz focuses on their unique characteristics, social behaviors, and their vital role in the Inca Empire as transportation animals. Test your knowledge about their significance and adaptability in various environments.
