Answer:
1. ¿Quién domesticó y adoptó la alpaca?
los antiguos incas
2. ¿Cómo es la alpaca?
es como un camello pequeño, pero sin joroba y con orejas más grandes
3. ¿Qué papel cumple la alpaca en la economía peruana?
cumple un papel muy importante en la industria textil
4. ¿Por qué es la alpaca tan importante para la economía de Perú?
la producción de telas y productos de fibra de alpaca le da empleo a miles de personas
Explanation:
1. Who domesticated and adopted the alpaca?
It was the Ancient Incas that adopted the alpaca. The alpaca was an animal that existed 6000 years ago and still exists now in South America. It was an entire industry of textile that prospered thanks to the precious fleeces of the alpacas. Their quality fiber was preferred by the Inca Royalty.
2. What is the alpaca like?
It is similar to a small camel but without a hump and with bigger ears. The alpaca is thought to have descended from the cross of the vicuña and the llama. It was a cherished animal among the Incas as it provided them clothing, food but it was also a domestic animal due to its docility.
3. What is the role of the alpaca in the Peruvian economy?
It plays a very important role in the textile industry. After the arrival of the colonists, the alpaca meat started to be used as source of food, as it rivaled with the European sheep. Although it was at one point on the edge of extinction, it survived thanks to its faithful human friend and is even nowadays able to offer quality fibers.
4. Why is the alpaca so important for they economy of Peru?
The products made of alpaca fleeces offers work to thousands of people. This job is very popular all over the region. The fleeces are collected in a traditional way, using a knife and a stone. It is important for the women to learn to knit in order to be fully accepted by the community.
