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How different was the Islam of the Caliphate of Córdoba from the Islam of the Abbasid Caliphate?

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Is there any historiographical benefit to using the term "Byzantine" rather than "Medieval Roman"?

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Why and how did Guaraní remain the major language in Paraguay, whereas Tupi in Brazil, Nahuatl in Mexico, etc, were/are increasingly replaced by European languages?

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Did Chinese Muslims ever actively proselytize?

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The historic kingdom of Benin was in Nigeria. Why did the modern country of Benin decide to take on the name "Benin"?

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What was Han Dynasty rule over Central Asia like? Were there efforts to make the region more Chinese, so to speak?

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The Joseon Dynasty of Korea succeeded in virtually eliminating eunuchs as a political force. Why did the Ming emperors fail?

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How important was the Thin Red Line in the Battle of Balaclava?

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What was the general perception of Tibetan Buddhism in the Qianlong court?

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What were relationships like between Li Zicheng's rebels and the wealthy merchants in the cities?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How different was the Islam of the Caliphate of Córdoba from the Islam of the Abbasid Caliphate?	374
Is there any historiographical benefit to using the term "Byzantine" rather than "Medieval Roman"?	125
Why and how did Guaraní remain the major language in Paraguay, whereas Tupi in Brazil, Nahuatl in Mexico, etc, were/are increasingly replaced by European languages?	87
Did Chinese Muslims ever actively proselytize?	70
The historic kingdom of Benin was in Nigeria. Why did the modern country of Benin decide to take on the name "Benin"?	69
What was Han Dynasty rule over Central Asia like? Were there efforts to make the region more Chinese, so to speak?	18
The Joseon Dynasty of Korea succeeded in virtually eliminating eunuchs as a political force. Why did the Ming emperors fail?	18
How important was the Thin Red Line in the Battle of Balaclava?	10
What was the general perception of Tibetan Buddhism in the Qianlong court?	10
What were relationships like between Li Zicheng's rebels and the wealthy merchants in the cities?	9