According to your textbook, the Maasai of East Africa are able to store detailed information about cattle because their culture
A)views cattle as sacred animals.
B)views cattle as important indicators of wealth.
C)lack a complex verbal language, so they must retain memory as visual images.
D)has developed a more naturalistic view of the world.

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The textbook states that the Maasai view cattle as "important indicators of wealth" and that their culture places a strong emphasis on cattle ownership and husbandry. This suggests that the Maasai have developed detailed knowledge about cattle as a means of preserving and growing their wealth, which in turn requires them to have a strong memory for the characteristics and history of individual animals.

According to Your Textbook, the Maasai of East Africa Are