Question
What role are textiles believed to have played in Incan culture?
a.
used as decorative clothing used for rituals
b.
used to identify a person’s profession
c.
indicated a person’s ethnic identity and social rank
a.
used as decorative clothing used for rituals
b.
used to identify a person’s profession
c.
indicated a person’s ethnic identity and social rank
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Textiles in Incan culture are believed to have played a significant role in indicating a person’s ethnic identity and social rank (option c). They were not only functional but also symbolic, as clothing and textiles often conveyed information about a person's status, community, and roles within society. Decorated textiles could signify wealth and high social standing, while specific patterns and colors were associated with different ethnic groups.