Chapter- 4 A Masai Home
Q1. Who are the Masai?
A: The Masai are a tribe that lives in East Africa.
Q2. Where do the Masai like to live?
A: The Masai like to live in small traditional houses on the grassland plains.
Q3. What are Masai houses called?
A: Masai houses are called manyattas.
Q4. Who builds the Masai houses?
A: The women build the Masai houses.
Q5. What materials are used to make Masai houses?
A: They are made of mud, sticks, grass, and cow dung.
Q6. Why is cow dung used in building the houses?
A: Cow dung is used to plaster the walls and keep the house strong.
Q7. Why do the Masai keep cattle near their houses?
A: They keep cattle near their houses to protect them.
Q8. What is the floor of a Masai house made of?
A: The floor is made of beaten earth.
Q9. Why is the roof low in Masai houses?
A: The roof is low to keep the house warm.
Q10. How many rooms are there in a Masai house?
A: There is only one room in a Masai house.
Q11. Who sleep together inside the Masai house?
A: The entire family sleeps together in one room.
Q12. What covers the floor for sleeping?
A: Animal skins cover the floor for sleeping.
Q13. Where is the fire place in a Masai house?
A: The fire place is inside the house.
Q14. Why is the fire place important?
A: It is used for cooking, warmth, and light.
Q15. How many windows are there in a Masai house?
A: There are no windows in a Masai house.
Q16. How does light enter the Masai house?
A: Light enters through the small opening of the door.
Q17. Why is the door opening kept small?
A: To keep out wild animals and cold air.
Q18. What kind of life do the Masai live?
A: The Masai live a simple and traditional life.
Q19. Why are Masai houses easy to build?
A: Because they are made from materials found nearby.
Q20. What protects the Masai from bad weather?
A: Their strong mud and dung houses protect them.
Q21. Why do Masai houses have thick walls?
A: Thick walls keep the house cool during the day and warm at night.
Q22. Where do the Masai cook their food?
A: They cook their food inside the house.
Q23. Why do Masai families stay close together?
A: For safety and to look after their cattle.
Q24. What shows that the Masai depend on animals?
A: They use cow dung, animal skins, and keep cattle near their homes.
Q25. Are Masai houses permanent buildings?
A: No, they are temporary and easy to rebuild.
Q26. What helps keep smoke inside the house?
A: The small door opening helps keep smoke inside.
Q27. Why do Masai houses suit their environment?
A: They are suitable for the hot grassland climate.
Q28. What do Masai children do inside the house?
A: They sleep and stay with their family inside the house.
Q29. What is special about the design of a Masai house?
A: It is small, low, and made from natural materials.
Q30. What is the main idea of the lesson “A Masai Home”?
A: The lesson describes the simple life and traditional homes of the Masai people.
Answer by Dimpee Bora
