How does studying pastoralism in Africa clarify the relation between nature and power?
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Correct answer: Pastures and water were natural resources, but access to and control over them were determined by political power
In Africa, pastures, water and routes for moving animals were natural resources. However, colonial governments drew boundaries, reserved land for settlement, cultivation or forests, and regulated movement. Thus, access to resources depended not only on climate but also on decisions made by those in power. Option B is close because rainfall mattered, but it wrongly ignores government rules. Exam tip: link access to resources with colonial control.
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Pastures and water were natural resources, but access to and control over them were determined by political power
Why is this the correct answer?
In Africa, pastures, water and routes for moving animals were natural resources. However, colonial governments drew boundaries, reserved land for settlement, cultivation or forests, and regulated movement. Thus, access to resources depended not only on climate but also on decisions made by those in power. Option B is close because rainfall mattered, but it wrongly ignores government rules. Exam tip: link access to resources with colonial control.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoralists in the Modern World. Topic: Pastoralism in Africa.
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