Nomadic Communities Quiz
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Nomadic Communities Quiz

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What is the primary subsistence method of nomadic hunting and gathering?

  • Relying on fishing as the main food source
  • Establishing fixed agricultural settlements
  • Trading with nearby communities
  • Following seasonally available wild plants and game (correct)
  • Which regions are infertile areas where nomadism is an efficient strategy for exploiting scarce resources?

  • Tropical rainforests
  • Fertile agricultural plains
  • Steppe, tundra, or ice and sand (correct)
  • Grasslands with abundant water sources
  • What is the etymology of the English word 'nomad'?

  • Chinese term 'nómǎdì' meaning 'wandering tribe'
  • Germanic origin, derived from 'noma' meaning 'moving people'
  • Middle French nomade, from Latin nomas ('wandering shepherd'), from Ancient Greek νομᾰ́ς (nomás, 'roaming, wandering') (correct)
  • Arabic root 'nmd' meaning 'traveler'
  • What is a characteristic of pastoral nomads' movement with their herds?

    <p>Patterns that normally avoid depleting pastures beyond their ability to recover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do peripatetic nomads do?

    <p>Move among densely populated areas to offer specialized services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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