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Who were Maasais?

Answer:

(i) The title Maasai derives from the word 'Maa'. 'Ma-Sai' means 'My People'.

(ii) The Maasais are traditionally nomadic and pastoral people who depend on milk and meat for subsistence.

(iii) High temperatures combine with low rainfall to create conditions which are dry, dusty and extremely hot.

(iv) Drought conditions are common in this semi-arid land of equatorial heat.

(v) During such times pastoral animals die in large numbers.