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What did peasants do all winter?

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What was the nature of the government of Barawa? Was it unique in the Swahili coast? Was it a republic, and if so, how did it compare to contemperary governments in Europe?

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Did enslaved Africans really have a higher rate of resistance to tropical diseases during the Colonial Era?

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What was the city-state Barawa? Was it a republic?

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Did European colonial powers use armor when fighting against opponents without gunpowder?

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What is the oldest pun, that I, a Midwest-American English speaker, still recognize?

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What happened to Guantanamo Bay after the Cuban Revolution?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What did peasants do all winter?	91
What was the nature of the government of Barawa? Was it unique in the Swahili coast? Was it a republic, and if so, how did it compare to contemperary governments in Europe?	77
Did enslaved Africans really have a higher rate of resistance to tropical diseases during the Colonial Era?	11
What was the city-state Barawa? Was it a republic?	8
Did European colonial powers use armor when fighting against opponents without gunpowder?	6
What is the oldest pun, that I, a Midwest-American English speaker, still recognize?	1
What happened to Guantanamo Bay after the Cuban Revolution?	1