What Is the Primary Reason Nomadic Pastoralism Instead of Transhumant

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason nomadic pastoralism instead of transhumant pastoralism flourished in the northern area of Afro-Eurasia?

• A) Nomadic pastoralists could trade with more settled agricultural villages in northern China.
• B) The superior military techniques of nomadic pastoralists could keep transhumant pastoralists out of their territory.
• C) The steppes were unable to support large agricultural settlements,but could support large herds of grazing animals.
• D) The superior numbers and military strength of settled agriculturalists forced the nomadic pastoralists northward.

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