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How old were girls who were selected to become Chosen Women? What did they learn to do in the convents?

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Girls selected to be "Chosen Women" ranged from the ages of 8-10. At convents, they would learn to cook for religious ceremonies, study religion, and weave garments for the Sapa Inca (Emperor) and the "Coya".
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