Question

Some Central Asian nomads made their living by fostering commerce along the Silk Road. Central Asian nomads invaded villages and cities when climate changes affected their food supply. Some Central Asian nomads adopted Islam and some embraced Islamic cultures. Based on these statements, which generalization about Central Asian nomads can best be supported?
 1. They posed few challenges to settled societies.
2. They allied with settled neighbors to repel common enemies.
3. They interacted with settled societies.
4. They contributed little to the culture of their settled neighbors.

Answer 1

They allied with settled neighbors to repel common enemies.