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 cattl
The text of "The Beginnings of the Maasai" outlines the importance of the cattle which brings happiness to the Maasai tribe. As it is mentioned in the text, the people care for the cattle, feed them and protect them. The correct answer is the third option.