Describe the economic organization of the Somali in the 19th century.
Answer:
- They were nomadic pastoralists keeping animals such as camel, cattle and goats.
- Hunting and gathering
- they hunted wild animals and gathered fruits and vegetables to supplement their diet.
- They engaged in trade with their neighbours the Pokomo and Mijikenda.
- They practiced iron working and craft making pots and baskets.
-They raided their neighbours- the Turkana and Samburu for cattle