ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Maasai measure wealth by the number of cattle, so people without cattle are considered poor. Maasai did not have villages with permanent buildings. Instead, they constructed an “enkang” (corral) for a group of families. The “enkang” is a circle of huts, one per family, enclosed by a circular fence of thorn bushes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Maasai have historically depended on their cattle in meeting all of their basic needs: food, clothing, and shelter. Their traditional diet relies heavily on milk and dairy products, lean beef and other meats, cattle fat, and blood, on which they depend for their salt intake.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Maasai community are internationally known for their distinctive culture, rituals, ‘high jumping dance’, custom dress and being courageous warriors.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Maasai depend on their animals for food. They also sell them to get money to pay for their other needs. Cattle are paid as dowry for the bride in the Maasai culture. People with large herds of cattle are greatly respected in the society and can be chosen to be leaders.