Year 9 tribes quiz

Study the map of where the Maasai live. What two countries are their territories found in?

• Kenya and Ethiopia

• Kenya and Tanzania

• Kenya and Somalia

• Mozambique and Tanzania

• Mozambique and Zimbabwe

How are cattle used by the Maasai?

• For food

• Used to help in farming e.g. ploughing fields

• For their blood, milk and manure

• To transport items from village to village

The Maasai keep herds of sheep and goats. What name is given to people who undertake this activity?

• Arable farmers

• Pastoralists

• Intensive farmers

• Subsistence agriculturalists

In the Maasai way of life, what is an enkang?

• An instrument

• A small village

• A traditional name for cattle

• An item of clothing

What is the main religion of the Maasai?

• Christian

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hindu

What does the colour orange represent in Maasai clothing?

• Warmth and friendship

• The land

• Purity

• Bravery and strength

What is the name of this implement which collects and stores liquids such as honey, blood or milk?

• Container

• Gourd

• Tankard

• Vessel

Why is the blood of cattle, mixed with milk, drank by warriors?

• To strengthen ties between people

• To cure illness

• For use on the land

• For protein and vitamins

What are the two reasons for Maasai men wearing blanket-like clothing?

• Used when out far from the village to know where each other is.

• Used for ceremonies such as funerals

• Red blankets scare away wild animals

• Protection from harsh weather and dust

• Used when herding cattle

What is the area of a traditional Maasai hut?

• 24 m2

• 16 m2

• 8 m2

• 6 m2