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Describe the economic activities of the Cushites in the pre - colonial period

Describe the economic activities of the Cushites in the pre - colonial period

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samuel
i) The Cushites practiced pastoralism

They kept camels, goats, cattle and donkeys

ii) Some of Cushites who lived in oasis and along the river valleys practiced subsistence agriculture

They grew grain crops, vegetables, dates and bananas

iii) They practiced iron smelting

They made iron eg swords, knives, bangles and arrowheads

iv) They hunted wild game, gathered rots, vegetables and fruits

v) They engaged in craft industry

For example produced leather items such as handbags, belts and clothing

vi) Some of the Cushites who lived near rivers, and along the Indian Ocean practiced fence traps and hooks and line

vii) They traded with their neighbours such as the Samburu and Pokomo

They trade in iron implements and leather products
lemass answered the question on March 19, 2019 at 06:42

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