Question

Identify examples of nomadic herder groups.

1. The Bedouins of Arabia are an example of nomadic herders.
2. The Tuaregs of Western Sahara practice pastoral nomadism.
3. The Bishari of northeast Africa are also known nomadic herders.
4. The Kurds, historically, have been primarily settled agriculturalists with no nomadic traditions.

• A. 1, 2, 3
• B. All
• C. 3 only
• D. 1 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1, 2, 3

• Pastoral nomadism emerged soon after humans learnt to domesticate animals.

• This is common in the deserts of North Africa and West Asia, where the rainfall produces wild fodder scattered in patches that can temporarily support small groups of herders.

• Animals provide herders with milk, cheese and meat for food. The hide and leather obtained from their skin are used to make items of clothing, tents, footwear and water bags

• Examples of nomadic herders are The Bedouins of Arabia, The Tuaregs of Western Sahara, The Bishari of north east Africa and The Kurds of Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria.

• Other peoples in deserts - Caravan Traders, Settled Cultivators, Mining Settlers, Urban Dwellers