In this sentence from the selection, the term “beasts of burden” most closely means
A animals who can help people carry loads, like mules and donkeys.
B wild animals the Chacoan people could not successfully domesticate.
C wild animals who were nuisances to the Chacoan people.
D animals who provide resources used by people, like sheep and cows.
The correct answer is A: animals who can help people carry loads, like mules and donkeys.
Explanation: The term “beasts of burden” specifically refers to animals that are trained to carry heavy loads or perform heavy work, such as mules and donkeys. This term emphasizes their utility in assisting humans with physical labor. Other options do not accurately reflect this definition.
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