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Was Montaigne correct in thinking that Greek and Roman pagans as well as Muslims "behaved better" than Christians?	2
When did it become uncommon for men in the United States to take action, or refrain from doing certain things, in the name of their personal honor?	2
Did ancient Roman politicians attempt to instill morality/virtue through the state? What was their approach?	2
Without glasses, thousands of children are born each year who'll be effectively blind by age five. How did these kids make it in the world before vision correction? What would their lives have been like? Have vision impairments become more common?	2
Jesus and Joseph were descendants of king David. Would contemporaries have found this significant? Was it a sign of prestige?	2
Famine brought on by Rinderpest killed two-thirds of the Masai by 1891. Soon after, the British Empire had acquired several colonies in East Africa. How big of a role did the disruption of Rinderpest play in the British conquest of East Africa?	2
Were there operational urban baths remaining in the Byzantine Empire when the Turks conquered it?	2
Did European countries generally respect the Monroe Doctrine? How frequently did the US have to throw its weight around to enforce it?	2
Russia's Crimean War defeat in the mid-19th century and its defeat in the 1905 Russo-Japanese War forced czars to make radical reforms. Perestroika resulted from the Soviet Union's failed Afghan war. What is it about military failure that spurs liberal reform in Russia? Who puts the pressure on?	2
Did any merchants or other travelers from India end up in ancient Rome or other major Roman cities? Did they leave any trace or have an impact we can detect in terms of culture, philosophy, or religion?	2

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