Question

several reasons. when spanish conquerors invaded andean regions in the 16th century, they burned most khipu. furthermore, techniques for deciphering the khipu were transmitted orally and have largely been lost. without the ability to decipher khipu, scholars remain uncertain about how exactly they were used. which sentence would most likely be included in a summary of this text? choose 1 answer: a the spanish conquest and loss of the knowledge about the khipu have created challenges for scholars hoping to determine the khipus purpose. b most scholars agree the khipu wasnt complex enough to serve as a full writing system and was useful only for recording numbers. c at first glance, the khipu appears simple, but it was actually created over 2000 years ago by the andean peoples of south america. d scholars believe that the meanings of the khipus symbols have changed over time, particularly following the spanish conquest.

Explanation:

The text focuses on how Spanish conquerors burning khipu and the loss of deciphering techniques have made it hard for scholars to determine khipu's use. Option A summarizes this main - idea.

Answer:

A. The Spanish conquest and loss of the knowledge about the khipu have created challenges for scholars hoping to determine the khipu's purpose.