Which network of roads, about 30,000 km long, joined the parts of the Inca Empire and was listed by UNESCO in 2014?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Qhapaq Ñan, or Great Inca Road system
- Step 1: The Qhapaq Ñan linked Cusco with the four regions of the empire. Step 2. UNESCO inscribed the Andean road system in 2014, shared with five countries. Answer: The Qhapaq Ñan. Why not the others: The Camino Real and the Pan-American Highway are later roads, and the Salt Route is not a UNESCO system.
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