Who managed to survive the drought and devastation of war?

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Nomadic people

Pastoralists

Chief

Farmers

answer is B.

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Pastoralists managed to survive the drought and devastation of war. The colonial authorities frequently chose wealthy chiefs who would amass wealth over time. They had a consistent source of revenue that they could use to acquire commodities, land, and animals. They provided loans to needy neighbours who required money to pay their taxes. Many of them started as city dwellers who engaged in trade. Their wives and kids remained in the villages to care for the livestock. These chiefs were able to endure the destruction of both drought and war. They could purchase animals when their stock was low because they earned both pastoral and non-pastoral income. It was different for the poor pastoralists who relied solely on their animals. They lost almost everything during times of conflict and famine. They had to search for employment in the towns.

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