Geography, Climate, etc Of The Steppes Flashcards
Definition of a steppe
A flat plains with few trees
What was the climate of the Mongol steppe
Dry, cold and windy
Who loved on the ‘Great Steppe’
Nomadic steppe tribes
Why was it difficult to farm (2)
Climate
Poor soil
What did they rely on for food
Animals
What lifestyle did they lead
Nomadic
Did they lead a pastoral or an agricultural lifestyle
They lived a pastoral lifestyle, relying on their animals for food
What was the average temperature in January
-30C
How much rainfall would they get annually
10-20 inches a year
What animals lived on the steppe (3)
Gazelle
Saiga antelope
Mongolian gerbil
What was the portable house the mongols lived in
Gers
What is a ger
A portable, round tent made out of lattices of wood, wrapped with animal skin and felt
How long did it take for gers to be packed up
30-60 minutes
What percentage of animals that Mongols owned were sheep
50-60%
What did the sheep provide for the Mongols (3)
Food
Clothing
Shelter
What did the Mongols use for fuel
Dried sheep dung
What food did the goats bring the mongols (3)
Meat
Milk
Cheese
What was the leader of a tribe called
A khan
