I WONDER - How Did The Inca People Record Information?

I WONDER - How Did The Inca People Record Information?

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

KG - 6th Grade

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The video explains the historical use of quipu, a tool made of strings and knots, for record-keeping and communication. Quipu was a lightweight and portable method to store information, conveying details through the number, type, and color of knots. It was used for various purposes, including statistics, financial accounts, and storytelling, with the knowledge of interpreting quipu passed down through generations.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What types of information could a quipu communicate?

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How did quipus assist in the oral tradition of storytelling?

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