Passage:
Although both the Haudenosaunee wampum belts and the Incan quipu served as vital methods of recording information in civilizations without alphabetic writing systems, their physical structures and primary functions differed significantly. The Haudenosaunee crafted wampum from purple and white mollusk shells woven into symbolic patterns, using them primarily to certify treaties, record oral histories, and establish political agreements. In contrast, the Inca constructed quipu from dyed cotton cords knotted at varying intervals. While wampum functioned largely as mnemonic devices for narratives and diplomatic protocols, the quipu was primarily an administrative tool used to record numerical data such as tax obligations and military inventories.
According to the passage, what is one way the primary function of Incan quipu differed from that of Haudenosaunee wampum?
- AQuipu served to record oral histories and stories, while wampum was used to track tax obligations and inventories.
- BQuipu were developed to replace alphabetic writing systems, while wampum coexisted alongside an established written language.
- Quipu were used mainly to record administrative and numerical data, while wampum was used to record narratives and diplomatic protocols.Cevap
- DQuipu functioned to facilitate trade negotiations and currency exchange, while wampum certified military treaties.