Cusi's Secret Story Comp. Questions

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What is a quipu?

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A quipu is an ancient Incan tool made of colored threads used for recording information and keeping records.

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Why did Cusi want to make a quipu?

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Cusi wanted to keep school records and prevent the roybal merchants from cheating them when buying vicuna robes.

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What was Cusi's belief about the quipu?

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Cusi believed that the secrets of the quipu were a key to great knowledge.

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What reaction did the man have when Cusi asked him to show her how to use the quipu?

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The man was very excited that Cusi had asked him to show her how to use the quipu.

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What are the ancient Incas well known for?

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The ancient Incas are well known for their beautiful textiles.

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Who passed down the family legacy to Cusi?

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Cusi's great grandmother passed down the family legacy to her.

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What materials did the Incas use to create textiles?

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The Incas used materials like cotton and alpaca wool to create their textiles.

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What role did women play in Incan society regarding textiles?

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Women played a crucial role in weaving and creating textiles in Incan society.

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What is the significance of vicuna robes in Incan culture?

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Vicuna robes were highly valued in Incan culture for their quality and warmth.

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How did the quipu help in record-keeping?

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The quipu helped in record-keeping by using knots and colors to represent different data.