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Among the Maasai, what was the responsibility of boys aged between 8 and 18?

ATo graze and to milk the cattle
BTo raid the herds of neighbours
CTo protect livestock from enemies
DTo settle disputes in the society
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To graze and to milk the cattle
1. In pastoral societies duties were assigned by age and by gender. 2. Boys between 8 and 18 were given the daily herding work: grazing and milking the cattle. 3. Travelling far with the herds, raiding neighbouring herds and protecting livestock belonged to the Moran. 4. The Moran were between youth and adulthood and acted as the soldiers of the society. 5. Settling disputes fell to the Laibons, the most senior elders, who were respected as political and religious leaders. _Source: NECTA CSEE 2023 History 012, Question 1: Multiple Choice Items, item (vii)_
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