by Reading Comprehension
(i) Complete the table about a Masai house.
| Masai house | Inside |
|---|---|
| Who makes it? | The Masai women make it. |
| How is it made? | It is made in the rectangular shape with branches, twigs, grass and dung. |
| Number of rooms | There is just one room. |
| Number of people | About six people in a house. |
| 5. Number of windows | There is no window in the Masai |
| 6. Number of openings | There is only one opening in the Masai house. |
(ii) Complete the table
| Mouse House | Inside |
|---|---|
| 1. Kitchen | In the centre of the house. |
| 2. Special den | Inside the house |
| 3. Place for sleeping. . | Inner side of the house |
(iii) Branches are used by a Masai for
a. building the house
b. cooking
B. Answer the following questions.
(1) Where do the Masai women sleep?
Answer – The Masai women sleep in an inner corner of the Masai house.
(2) Why do they keep the fire burning in their house? Give three reasons.
Answer – The keep the fire burning in their house for –
1. Warmth 2. cooking 3. Light
