Members of this ethnic group founded the Ajuran sultanate, which had one of its centers at the city of Marca. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this ethnic group, which is traditionally divided into five clans including the Dir, Isaaq, Hawiye, and Darood.
ANSWER: Somalis [or Soomaalida; accept Somalians, though it is generally not preferred]
[10h] The Somali clan system is set out in this traditional Somali customary law. A major element of this system is the payment of mag, also called diya, as recompense for offenses, often in the form of camels.
ANSWER: xeer (“hair,” but accept phonetically reasonable though incorrect pronunciations like “zair” or “see-er” or “keer”)
[10e] Many of the Somali clans, like the Dir and the Hawiye, traditionally practice this lifestyle, but the Raxanweyn (“REE-win”) do not. This lifestyle, which is distinguished by regular movement without long-term habitations, is often practiced by pastoralists.
ANSWER: nomadism [or nomadic; or nomads]
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