ECONOMICS
TRADE EXCHANGE AND INTERDEPENDENCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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win the battle against the Europeans
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get their work done much faster
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travel farther in search of food and hunt their prey more easily
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Until the horse the only domesticated animals were dogs; these were sometimes eaten but were mostly used as draft animals. Dogs drew the travois, a vehicle consisting of two poles in the shape of a V, with the open end of the V dragging on the ground; burdens were placed on a platform that bridged the two poles.
Detailed explanation-2: -The meaning of the horse symbol was to signify mobility, stamina, strength and power. It was so revered by some tribes that the horse also represented loyalty, love and devotion. he horse symbol was also a sign of mutual respect. Its hoof print signifies the direction taken by riders.
Detailed explanation-3: -Horses allowed hunters to travel great distances and increased the area over which natives could search for food. Donkeys were important pack animals. Pigs and sheep were used for food and clothing. The Spanish brought sugar to Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
Detailed explanation-4: -As horse culture moved northward, the Comanche were among the first to commit to a fully mounted nomadic lifestyle. This occurred by the 1730s, when they had acquired enough horses to put all their people on horseback.