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Grade 4 history
term 3
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transportation
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Transport on land
A long time ago people tamed wild animals.
Animals such as donkeys, horses and oxen are very strong. People used them to get from place to place.
Animals such as donkeys, horses and oxen are very strong. People used them to get from place to place.
Animal transport
donkeys
Some of the first animals that people used for transport were donkeys. People still use donkeys to carry things today.
oxen, bullocks and cows
These animals are all members of the cow family. People use these animals
to do work, carry people and pull loads. People use strong animals to do work on farms.
to do work, carry people and pull loads. People use strong animals to do work on farms.
What is this part of the wagon known as?
elephants
Elephants are very strong. They can lift and carry heavy loads. Elephants use their tusks to lift and move things. In some parts of the world, people still use elephants to do heavy work.
what else were elephants used for in the past?
