5 Questions
What is the primary subsistence method of nomadic hunting and gathering?
Following seasonally available wild plants and game
Which regions are infertile and are adapted to nomadism?
Steppe, tundra, or ice and sand
What is the etymology of the English word 'nomad'?
Middle French nomade, from Latin nomas ('wandering shepherd'), from Ancient Greek νομᾰ́ς (nomás, 'roaming, wandering')
What is the estimated population of nomads in the world as of 1995?
30–40 million
Which groups are known as 'peripatetic nomads'?
Various itinerant populations who move among densely populated areas to offer specialized services
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