The Growth of Pastoralism

1. Mr. Korinek 7th Grade Social Studies The Growth of Pastoralism

2. Pastoralism is the branch of agriculture concerned with the raising of livestock. It is animal husbandry: the care, tending and use of animals such as camels, goats, cattle, yaks, llamas, and sheep. "Pastoralism" generally has a mobile aspect, moving the herds in search of fresh pasture and water What is Pastoralism?

3. Pastoralism occurs in uncultivated areas. Wild animals eat the forage from the marginal lands and humans survive from milk, blood, and often meat of the herds. Pastoralists do not exist at basic subsistence. Pastoralists often compile wealth and participate in international trade. Pastoralists have trade relations with agriculturalists, horticulturalists, and other groups. Pastoralists are not extensively dependent on milk, blood, and meat of their herd. How it Works…

4. Mobility allows pastoralists to adapt to the environment, which opens up the possibility for both fertile and infertile regions to support human existence. Important components of pastoralism include low population density, mobility, and vitality, and intricate information systems. Why it works…

5. Agricultural Pastoral • Permanent homes • Temporary homes that are easily moved Farming vs. Herding

6. Agricultural Pastoralism • Specialization of Jobs • Herding is the Primary Job Farming vs. Herding

7. Agricultural Pastoral • People identified by occupations and social class. • People identified by blood relations, lineages, and clans. Farming vs. Herding

8. Agricultural Pastoralism • Defensive Military Culture • Warrior Culture Farming vs. Herding