1. Nomadic Pastoralism
November 7, 2013

2. Steppe
a large, flat area of land with grass and very few trees especially in eastern Europe and Asia
The climate is too dry for a forest, but not dry enough to be a desert.
Note where it is in comparison to the us. Climate. Important for knowing extremes what the steppes were used for and what kinds of animals they could have

3. Eurasian Steppe “The Steppe” Largest temperate grassland in the world
Stretches from Hungary to China
Semi-arid/ continental climate
Important for travel and trade
Cold steppe, sub tropical steppe… wide range in temperatures
Why do you think the steppe was important for trade? Large, flat, grassy

4. “The Steppe”

5. Nomadic Pastoralism 9,000 years ago
Domestication of animals (livestock)
Herds of animals moved
Planned movements based on
Food
Water
Weather
Measured wealth with animals
Where do you think they would move the animals to? Where would they want them to be? Water, food, climate …why? Rotate crops, better land use up resources
How do you think the animals measured the wealth? The number of animals measured wealth because it was hard to move belongings

6. Animals of the Nomads Horses Most beloved by nomadic people
Known for stamina, strength, speed, and endurance
Adapted to extreme weather
Mane and tail can be used for making rope, weaving, and musical instruments
Milk can be made into
beverages
Great for travel

7. Sheep Milk Wool for felt, carpets, and clothing Hide for leather
Require protection from predators
Need fresh pastures

8. Goats Meat Milk Hide Wool Cashmere- valuable for trade
Adapted to terrain

9. Camels Sturdy Transportation Survive a month without fresh water
Adapted to the environment
Meat
Wool
Made trade
possible
How make trade possible?

10. Cows/yak/ox Yak great in high altitudes Milk Meat
Hides used for leather
Hair for rope and cloth
Transportation
(not cow)

11. Dogs Guards livestock and property Used for hunting
Not considered pets
Loyal
Courageous