Question

what major conflict is introduced in the beginning?
a volcano erupts, sending the cows flying into the sky.
neiterkob must figure out how to control the herd of cattle.
neiterkob cannot figure out how to grow a fig tree that will reach the heavens.

Explanation:

This question refers to the opening conflict of the Maasai creation myth, where the initial central struggle is Neiterkob's need to manage the cattle herd he receives from the sky god Enkai. The other options are either later events or not the opening conflict.

Answer:

Neiterkob must figure out how to control the herd of cattle.