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Why did a decline in cattle numbers have a social effect in Maasai pastoralism?

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Correct answer: Cattle were linked with wealth and status

Direct answer: Option A, cattle were linked with wealth and status. In Maasai pastoralism, cattle were not merely animals for food or trade. Herd size could indicate a family’s economic strength, security and social standing, and cattle were important in relationships and community life. Step by step: cattle provide useful resources; a larger or healthier herd represents greater wealth; wealth can influence respect and position; therefore a fall in cattle numbers affects both the economy and society. Option A correctly explains this connection. Option B is wrong because cattle were closely connected with Maasai society. Option C is wrong because cattle were not kept only for sport; they supported livelihood and culture. Option D is clearly false because cattle are land animals, not sea animals. A decline could also reduce food, income and a family’s ability to meet social obligations. Memory cue: for the Maasai, cattle meant livelihood, wealth and identity.

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