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Why were cattle both economically and socially important for the Maasai?

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Correct answer: They were linked with food, wealth and prestige

The direct answer is A: cattle were connected with food, wealth and prestige. In a pastoral society, cattle are not merely animals; they support daily life and also carry social meaning. Step by step: cattle provide milk and may provide meat, so they support food needs. A herd is movable property and can be exchanged or used in social transactions, so it represents wealth. A large or healthy herd can also bring respect and status, making cattle a sign of prestige. Therefore their value was both economic and social. A is correct because it includes all three links. B is wrong because cattle were not mainly tools for cutting forests. C is wrong because cattle did not sail ships. D is wrong because cattle did not collect taxes; taxes were imposed by authorities. Memory cue: cattle mean livelihood plus status, not only food.

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