5.3 - Pastoralism in Africa
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Practice Questions
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What is pastoralism?
💡 Hint: Think about how some communities rely on animals as a main source of food.
Name one pastoral community in Africa.
💡 Hint: This community is known for their cattle herding.
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What does pastoralism primarily involve?
💡 Hint: Think about how communities might depend on livestock.
True or False: The Maasai lost significant grazing lands due to colonial practices.
💡 Hint: Remember the impact of colonial land appropriation on communities.
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Analyze the long-term effects of colonial land appropriation on the economic sustainability of the Maasai.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact on their social fabric and economic resilience.
Evaluate how the introduction of chiefs by colonial powers changed traditional Maasai governance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how power shifts alter community dynamics.
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