Wonders U3W5 What was the Purpose of the Inca's Strings

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What is a quipu?

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A quipu is a series of strings with knots used by the Inca civilization for record-keeping and communication.

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What does the word 'fragments' mean?

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Fragments refer to small parts or pieces of something.

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What genre does 'argumentative/persuasive text' belong to?

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It is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

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Why can't we ask the Inca people about their quipu?

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We can't ask them because they no longer exist.

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What is one use of quipu according to historians?

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Historians think quipu could be a calculator because patterns of knots on quipus represent repeating numbers.

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What does the word 'pieces' mean?

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Pieces refer to individual parts of a whole.

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What is historical fiction?

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Historical fiction is a genre of literature that takes place in the past and often includes real historical events or figures.

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What is the purpose of the Inca's strings?

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The purpose of the Inca's strings, or quipu, was to keep records and communicate information.

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What does 'nonfiction text' mean?

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Nonfiction text refers to writing that is based on facts and real events.

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What is a key feature of a quipu?

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A key feature of a quipu is that it consists of colored strings with knots that convey information.