15in the following quote by manco, incan king, what important message do you think he is trying to convey to his people? "i know that some day by force or deceit, they will make you worship what they worship. when that time comes, when you can no longer resist, do it in front of them, but on the other hand do not forget our ceremonies. and if they tell you to break your shrines, and force you to do so, reveal only what you have to, and keep the rest hidden, close to your hearts." a) if you must obey the conquerors, do so graciously. b) keep your gold hidden, close to your hearts. c) if you are forced to practice another religion, never forget your own rituals. d) the conquerors are heartless and will break your shrines.

The correct answer is C) If you are forced to practice another religion, never forget your own rituals.

Explanation:

In the excerpt presented, the Incan King explains to his people what they should do when conquerors force them to practice a religion. About this, he explains "when you can no longer resist, do it in front of them, but on the other hand do not forget our ceremonies", this means according to the author people should obey the conquerors in public but held ceremonies and beliefs in private; this idea is reinforced when he claims "keep the rest hidden, close to your hearts" that show the most important is to keep beliefs and rituals despite being forced to practice a different religion. Thus, the main message he conveys is " if you are forced to practice another religion, never forget your own rituals".

i am sure the answer is d