How did the Belgian colonizers of East Africa identify who was Tutsi and who was Hutu?
A) individual self-identification
B) the number of cattle owned
C) previous census data
D) phenotype, or how the individual physically looked
E) unique tribal body modifications such as scar tattoos

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The Belgian colonizers used the number of cattle owned as a criterion to distinguish between Tutsis and Hutus, with Tutsis typically owning more cattle.

How Did the Belgian Colonizers of East Africa Identify Who