THE GROWTH OF PASTORALISM

Mr. Korinek7th Grade Social Studies

WHAT IS PASTORALISM? 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

HOW IT WORKS… 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.

WHY IT WORKS… 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.

FARMING VS. HERDING

AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL Permanent homes

Temporary homes that are easily moved

FARMING VS. HERDING

AGRICULTURAL PASTORALISM Specialization of Jobs

Herding is the Primary Job

FARMING VS. HERDING

AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL People

identified by occupations and social class.

People identified by blood relations, lineages, and clans.

FARMING VS. HERDING

AGRICULTURAL PASTORALISM Defensive Military Culture

Warrior Culture