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5.What was the Incan quipu, and what was its purpose? (quipu) Directions: From the list below, choose the best word to answer each question. Write each word in the blank provided. (longhouse, clan , tepee, maize, quipu) longhouse clan tepee maize quipu
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The Incan quipu was a system of knotted strings used for record-keeping and communication purposes. Its primary function was to store and convey numerical and statistical information, serving as a form of accounting and record-keeping in the absence of a written language.