Question

How do scholars think the Inca used the quipu?

(1 point)
Responses

as a writing system to record information about the ruler
as a writing system to record information about the ruler

as part of the costume of the priest when performing rituals
as part of the costume of the priest when performing rituals

as a weapon, similar to an axe, to enforce laws in the kingdom
as a weapon, similar to an axe, to enforce laws in the kingdom

as a record-keeping system to keep track of economic information
as a record-keeping system to keep track of economic information

Answer 1

Scholars think the Inca used the quipu primarily **as a record-keeping system to keep track of economic information**. The quipu was a complex system of knotted strings that allowed the Incas to record numerical data, manage resources, and keep track of censuses and tribute.