Question

what does the myth attempt to explain? select four options.
□ why the maasai herd cattle
□ why there is rain and drought
□ why caring for cattle can be troublesome
□ why a volcano erupts in the middle of the cattle plains
□ how the maasai interact with nature
□ what the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on typical Maasai myths:

1. Maasai myths often explain their cattle - herding lifestyle (why the Maasai herd cattle).
2. Natural phenomena like rain and drought are common myth - explained topics (why there is rain and drought).
3. Myths can show how a group interacts with nature, and the Maasai's interaction with nature (how the Maasai interact with nature) is a likely myth - explained aspect.
4. Myths frequently explore the relationship between supernatural beings and humans (what the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans).

Options like "why caring for cattle can be troublesome" is more of a practical concern, not myth - explained, and "why a volcano erupts in the middle of the cattle plains" is not a typical focus of Maasai myths related to their core beliefs and lifestyle.

Answer:

• why the Maasai herd cattle
• why there is rain and drought
• how the Maasai interact with nature
• what the relationship is between supernatural beings and humans