5.2 - Colonial Rule and Pastoral Life
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Practice Questions
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What is a pastoralist?
💡 Hint: Think about what livestock means and why movement is necessary.
Why do pastoralists need to move from one place to another?
💡 Hint: Consider the seasons and the needs of animals.
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What is one primary reason pastoralists are considered nomadic?
💡 Hint: Think about what resources sheep or cattle need.
True or False: Colonial rule had no effects on the lives of pastoralists.
💡 Hint: Recall the information about change in land and laws.
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Evaluate how colonial practices reformulated the identity of pastoralist communities in India.
💡 Hint: Consider both cultural and economic transformations.
Compare the adaptations of Indian and African pastoralists in response to colonial policies.
💡 Hint: Recall specific adaptive strategies discussed.
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