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What was the double effect of livestock loss in Maasai society?

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Correct answer: Both economic income and social status declined

Livestock in Maasai society was important in two connected ways. Cattle, sheep, goats, and other animals provided food, milk, wealth, and a means of earning a living. They also represented prestige, security, and social standing. Therefore, losing animals was not merely a financial difficulty; it also weakened a family’s honour and position within the community.

When disease, drought, or other crises reduced the herds, Maasai households lost income and faced greater difficulty meeting daily needs. At the same time, their social status declined because the number of animals was an important sign of prosperity. Thus option A is correct: both economic income and social status declined. The other choices describe unrelated or opposite effects.

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Livestock LossEconomic Social ImpactMaasai

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