Which animal was domesticated around 4,500 years ago?

Which animal was domesticated around 4,500 years ago?

• A. Llamas
• B. Dogs
• C. Cattle
• D. Pigs

Answer: (A)

Llamas were domesticated in the Andean highlands around 4,500 years ago, which fits the approximate timeframe in question. This timing is later than when dogs were first domesticated (tens of thousands of years ago) and also later than the domestication of cattle and pigs (generally around 8,000–10,000 years ago in other regions). The 4,500-year mark aligns with the Andean cultures using llamas as pack animals and sources of fiber, indicating a later development in the domestication timeline.

Llamas were domesticated in the Andean highlands around 4,500 years ago, which fits the approximate timeframe in question. This timing is later than when dogs were first domesticated (tens of thousands of years ago) and also later than the domestication of cattle and pigs (generally around 8,000–10,000 years ago in other regions). The 4,500-year mark aligns with the Andean cultures using llamas as pack animals and sources of fiber, indicating a later development in the domestication timeline.