Question

understanding cultural connections
what does the reader learn about the maasai people from the beginnings of the maasai? check all that apply
they value cattle and identify as cattle herders.
they rely heavily on the weather.
they specialize in predicting volcanoes.
they live in a tropical climate with many trees.
they take responsibility for the care, feeding, and protection of animals.
they include cattle in their spiritual and community rituals.

Explanation:

Based on cultural knowledge of the Maasai people from "The Beginnings of the Maasai":

1. Cattle are central to their identity as pastoral herders, so they value and identify as cattle herders.
2. As pastoralists dependent on grazing land, they rely heavily on weather patterns for their livelihood.
3. They take responsibility for the care, feeding, and protection of their cattle (livestock).
4. Cattle play a key role in their spiritual and community rituals, such as ceremonies and social structures.

The other options are incorrect: the Maasai are not known for predicting volcanoes, and they live in semi-arid savanna (not a tropical, tree-heavy climate).

Answer:

• They value cattle and identify as cattle herders.
• They rely heavily on the weather.
• They take responsibility for the care, feeding, and protection of animals.
• They include cattle in their spiritual and community rituals.