Nomadic Pastoralism Flashcards
1
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Literate
A
able to read and write
2
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nomadic pastoralist
A
a grazier or land-holder raising sheep, cattle, etc that follows their herds from place to place
3
Q
sustainability
A
the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and the supporting long term ecological balance
4
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selective breeding
A
the process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to develop particular traits (characteristics) by choosing which animals or plant reproduce and have offspring together
5
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sheparding
A
the act of herding, tending, and guarding life stock
6
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archer
A
a person who shoots with a bow and arrow
7
Q
retreat
A
the force or strategic withdrawal of an army
8
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formidable
A
causing fear, apprehension, or dread
9
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pillage
A
to rob
