Question

read the passage from \the beginnings of the maasai.\ these cattle are sacred, because they are actually a divine gift from the sky god, enkai. our tribe makes a living by caring for the cattle, feeding them, and protecting them. what is the purpose of this passage?

• to explain the supernatural being enkai
• to explain where the tribe comes from
• to explain why the culture honors cattle
• to explain how enkai cares for the cattle

Explanation:

The passage states that cattle are sacred as they are a divine gift from Enkai, and the tribe's livelihood depends on caring for them. We analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as the passage isn't mainly about explaining Enkai as a supernatural being.
• The second option is wrong as the passage doesn't focus on the tribe's origin.
• The third option is correct because the passage explains the reason (divine gift, tribe's livelihood tied to them) why the culture holds cattle in high regard (honors them).
• The fourth option is incorrect as the passage doesn't explain how Enkai cares for the cattle, but rather why the tribe honors cattle.

Answer:

to explain why the culture honors cattle