This illustration from the Codex Murua shows a kneeling Inka man holding a khipu. What is the function of the khipu?

A page of a codex on vellum includes a drawing of a man gesturing toward another man who kneels before him. The men’s hair is cut along a straight line below the ears. They wear earrings, cloaks, and tunics. The kneeling man holds a khipu in his hands.

a. It is a writing device.
b. It is a set of prayer beads.
c. It is a decorative extension of the garment worn by members of the court.
d. It records numbers and categories using the decimal system

Answer: d. It records numbers and categories using the decimal system

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You are a young sound designer applying for that position at the local regional theatre. During the interview process, your interviewer lists off several responsibilities, such as making sure the actors can be heard, compiling and developing sound effects, and ensuring that the orchestra can be heard and that they can also see the conductor. After listing these responsibilities, the interviewer asks you which of these duties do not apply to the position of Sound Designer. You are most likely to respond that the responsibility of ________ does not pertain to the sound designer.

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