Answer:
a.
They were able to use terraced farms and extremely precise architecture to survive both earthquakes and high altitudes.
When a court has an original jurisdiction, a case MUST BE HEARD THERE FIRST.
Original jurisdiction refers to the authority that had been given to a court to hear certain cases for the first time. Typically, federal courts have jurisdiction over cases that involve federal laws while other courts have jurisdiction over cases involving state laws.
If your teacher selects you to speak on behalf of your class to the principal you are a "representative" of your class, in the sense that you are bringing the opinions of the whole class with you.