Which is the correct description of chasquis?

A) trained runners who carried news throughout the Inca Empire

B) clan groups used for taxation in the Inca Empire

C) colored strings used to keep records in the Inca Empire

D) summer dwellings used by the rulers of the Inca Empire

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Which is the correct description of chasquis?

A) trained runners who carried news throughout the Inca Empire

B) clan groups used for taxation in the Inca Empire

C) colored strings used to keep records in the Inca Empire

D) summer dwellings used by the rulers of the Inca Empire

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Marcel Mccoy · Answer 1

A. Trained runners who carried news throughout the Inca Empire.

Explanation:

The Chasquis were highly trained and agile message carriers for the Incan Empire. They were in charge of carrying the Quipus, messages, and packages up to 240 KM Per day.

Jae · Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Trained runners who carried news throughout Inca Empire

Explanation

The word "chasquis" was a Peruvian term to refer to the messengers of the Inca empire who were part of the communications system. These messengers or chasquis ran through the network of Inca roads at high speeds to receive or transmit information, news and even gifts. Additionally, the chasquis were selected and trained since childhood based on abilities such as running very fast or being athletic. A. Trained runners who carried news throughout Inca Empire.

Which is the correct description of chasquis?A) trained runners who carried news throughout the Inca EmpireB) clan groups used for taxation in the Inca EmpireC) colored strings used to keep records in the Inca EmpireD) summer dwellings used by the rulers of the Inca Empire

Which is the correct description of chasquis?

A) trained runners who carried news throughout the Inca Empire

B) clan groups used for taxation in the Inca Empire

C) colored strings used to keep records in the Inca Empire

D) summer dwellings used by the rulers of the Inca Empire