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 * 1. Name **
 * Leboo **


 * 2. Culture. **
 * Maasai **


 * 3. Identify the character's language, beliefs, values, and behaviors. Explain how those characteristic would be beneficial in their role of Goodwill Ambassador. **


 * The __language__ of the Maasai is called Maa. This language is part of the East Nolitic Branch of the Nilo-Saharan language. This language is mainly spoken in Southern Kenya. **


 * The Maasai __believe__ in one God called the Ngai. Ngai is the creator of everything. Cattle is a sacred animal to the Massai, at first they believe that there was only Ngai and a herd of cattle to start off in the world. Cattle are involved with several rituals, such as marriage, initiation, and the passage of each age set. Hunting lion is considered a rite of passage. At birth Ngai gives every child a protective shield(guardian spirit). **


 * A __value__ of Maasai is that each child is raised by the community. They also have a system for learning life skills, the children shadow older peers and their parents in order to gain life skills. Another important value to the people is the livestock, especially the cattle. **


 * There are many __behaviors__ that the Maasai people act on. One is that they live a sedentary lifestyle, and they are at peace with nature. The people are also very traditional and they believe the past is important. What happens in the past still influences their lives to this very day. **


 * All of these characteristics will make the __Goodwill Ambassador__ a very kind, simple, and peaceful person. While he would be kind towards others, he may have trouble understanding why some cultures do what they do and why they do it. **


 * 4. Identify any culturally-related challenges that would impede their success as a Goodwill Ambassador. In other words, what about their culture would be viewed as undesirable. **


 * They keep their customs and traditions to themselves. Since the Maasai are so deeply rooted in the past and their traditions it is hard to embrace change. **


 * 5. Citations. **


 * "Maasai religion and beliefs - Traditional Music & Cultures of Kenya."bluegecko.org - a world of rhythm. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2013. < [] >. **


 * "Maasai Culture - Magical Kenya." Magical Kenya. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2013. < [] **


 * "Maasai People." The University of Iowa. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. < [] >. **


 * "Maasai: A Warrior's Rite of Passage - 52 minute documentary - trailer - YouTube."YouTube. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. < [] >. **