What change occurred in Maasai society when colonial officials appointed chiefs?

Correct answer: Some chiefs gained power and inequality could increase

The direct answer is Option B: some chiefs gained power and inequality could increase. Colonial officials often selected or recognised particular chiefs to deal with the community. This changed the older balance of authority: those chiefs could receive special influence, access or support, while other people had less power. Step by step, colonial appointment created unequal recognition; unequal recognition strengthened some leaders; strengthened leaders could widen social differences. Option B correctly describes a possible social change, not an automatic result for every person. Option A, all livestock ending, does not follow from appointing chiefs. Option C, everyone becoming an equal leader, contradicts the concentration of authority. Option D, all borders disappearing, is unrelated. Memory cue: colonial appointment of chiefs could centralise power and increase inequality.