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.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5