Inferencing DOL_11.11_5.6F

Based on the details in paragraph 1, what can be inferred about the Inca civilization based on the construction of their road network? 

• A. The Inca only built roads in flat areas because they lacked the tools to handle difficult terrain. 

• B. The Inca roads were primarily built for recreational travel and not for practical purposes.

• C. The Inca had little concern for maintaining their roads, allowing nature to take its course over time. 

• D. The Inca were highly skilled engineers who used innovative techniques to connect their empire.

Based on the information from paragraph 2, what can be inferred about the Inca government based on their use of roads and messengers? 

• A. The Inca government closely regulated movement across the empire.

• B. The Inca government allowed commoners to freely use the roads for trade.

• C. The Inca messengers primarily carried personal messages between citizens.

• D. The Inca government lacked the ability to communicate effectively, relying only on oral messages. 

• E. The Inca government was highly organized and relied on efficient communication systems.

What can the reader infer about the information in the section “Math Challenge”?

• A. The Inca communication system was faster than modern air travel.

• B. The Inca messengers were able to deliver messages across long distances.

• C. The Inca communication system was much slower than modern methods.

• D. The Inca relied only on written messages, making their system very efficient.

Complete the following statement. 

According to paragraph 4, the reader can infer that Cuzco ______________________ .

• was the center of the Inca communication

• was a city far from everyone in the Inca civilization 

• was known as a place to train messengers and runners 

• was not in need of a communication system

What can the reader infer about the information in the section “Math Challenge”?

• A. The Inca communication system was faster than modern air travel. 

• B. The Inca messengers were able to deliver messages across long distances.

• C. The Inca communication system was much slower than modern methods.

• D. The Inca relied only on written messages, making their system very efficient.