Excerpt from The Hidden History of Secret Passages Terri Roberts

For thousands of years, people have used secret passages and hidden rooms to protect precious belongings and save lives. These secret structures have played important roles throughout history by protecting royalty, hiding valuables, and fooling thieves.

Today, secret passages are still uncovered in many older homes and office buildings. These discoveries help historians understand more about the history of hidden passageways and about the people who built them.
What can you infer about the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A)It is to entertain the reader by telling jokes about the secret passages.
B)It is to describe in detail the way different secret passages were constructed.
C)It is to persuade the reader that the North deserved to win the American Civil War.
D)It is to inform the reader about the various uses of secret passages in different historical settings.

answer: cannibalism, the capac raymi, capacocha, the eight day feast, the combing of the hair

explanation:

the incas have many rituals, cannibalism was always a very ritual thing, which was normally tied to sacrifices, warfare, death, and regeneration.

  the capac raymi was one of the most important ceremonies. it occurred around the summer solstice and was when they worshiped their sun god, also known as inti.

  the capacocho was another one of their most important ceremonies. it was when many children where selected to start their training, and these children where destined to become sacrificial blessings to their sun god, inti. being chosen for this ritual was a blessing.

  the eight day feast was a feast that lasted 8 days and, each day, the day began with a chanting at dawn. a follow up song at noon. which ended with complete silence at the end of the day. on this day, inca royalty was always dressed in silver and gold laced clothing.

  the combing of the hair was the most important ritual to young girls. this ritual was known as the coming of age ceremony, but only the most beautiful girls where chosen. in this ceremony, the girls chose their new name and where chosen as either brides, or princesses of rulers.

answer; earthquake;

answer; make laws;