lit 7 flashcards

1. <He alsoknewthe area whichhe travelledinverywell.He knew whereall the watersourceswere,
where pastureswere locatedatdifferenttimesof the yearandall the landmarkswhichdirectedhimon
histravels
<The rainsmay be locale providingwater andpasture butmayalsobe verydistant.These distantrains
wouldfloodthe riverscausingthemtooverflow andwateringthe groundsnearthe riverswithintheir
area of travels
<Possession
The nomadswealthwasmeasuredbythe size of hisflocksandherdswhichsuppliedhimwithmostof
hisneedsincludingmilk,meat,skin,hairfortents,hornsfortrumpetsandliquidcontainersandmany
otheroddsand ends.
For defense he alsocarriedweaponssuchasthe bow and arrow,spearsand knives.The nomads wealth
was measuredbythe size of hisflocksandherdswhichsuppliedhimwithmostof hisneedsincluding
milk,meat,skin,hairfortents,hornsfortrumpetsandliquidcontainersandmanyotheroddsandends.
. He alsocarriedsome harvestingsupplies suchassicklesandmattocksto gathercrops whenavailable.
FAMILY
Usually the oldest member of the family was the head, or chief, of the clan.
The remainder of the clan would consist of his brothers, sons, nephews and
grandsons as well as their wives. Each clan was an independent entity with
the chief as judge and ruler. He had the ultimate authority in all manners
including where they go, discipline, management of the flocks and herds and
the daily tasks of the camp.
FOOD & MEDICINE
Milk was taken from the sheep and goats and also used to make cheese.
Animals from the flock were occasionally butchered especially for special
events such as when guests arrive but, not on a regular basis. Olives were not
only used as a food source but for medicinal purposes as well. It was drunk for stomach
and intestinal problems and applied to wounds as an antiseptic. The fat of animals were
made into a soap for washing.

2. SOCIALACTIVITIES
The older members of the clan would tell the stories of their history to the
children in order to pass on the experiences of the tribe and clans to the next
generation. One of the major responsibilities of the clan is to provide
hospitality to anyone who comes to them. This may be a member of a related
clan or even an enemy of another tribe. In both cases it was the responsibility
of the clan to provide food, shelter and protection as long as they were within
their camp.
RELIGION
The nomad lived in harmony with his surroundings and understood as being
one with God who created all things. In short, his life was one long prayer to
God.