Societies based around the domestication of animals.

• A. Pastoral societies
• B. Hunter Gatherer
• C. Preindustrial societies
• D. Countercultures

Answer: (A)

Societies organized around the keeping and breeding of domesticated animals are known as pastoral societies. The defining feature is subsistence centered on herd animals—cattle, sheep, goats, camels, or llamas—often accompanied by seasonal movement to find new pastures, which makes mobility a hallmark of this way of life. This focus on animal husbandry sets pastoral societies apart from hunter-gatherers, who rely on wild resources with no domesticated herds, and from broader labels like preindustrial (which describes a level of technology rather than a subsistence strategy) or countercultures (groups that challenge mainstream values). In short, the best fit for societies based around domesticated animals is pastoral societies.