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How extensively did Polynesians trade with one another?

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What became of the Native American slaves sold out of the American Southeast?

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Do we still think Huayna Capac died of smallpox?

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What happened to the Maya concept of 'ahau' rulers, and why were they seemingly replaced with a 'Halach Uinik' in the late Postclassic? How different would be the rule of these two leader types?

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How much preserved Classical Greco-Roman literature can be attributed to European monks, versus Islamic sources?

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How did Eastern Woodlands cultures typically cap their mounds? Did they use clay or grass?

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Did the Incas ever have a more informal name for their domain than Tawantinsuyu?

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Did the Inca have a professional navy? If so, what did it look like and how was it structured?

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What's the relationship between the Toltecs and the Postclassic Maya?

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Other than 'Tawantinsuyu', what names did the Incas use for their domain? What did they call their citizens?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How extensively did Polynesians trade with one another?	18
What became of the Native American slaves sold out of the American Southeast?	15
Do we still think Huayna Capac died of smallpox?	13
What happened to the Maya concept of 'ahau' rulers, and why were they seemingly replaced with a 'Halach Uinik' in the late Postclassic? How different would be the rule of these two leader types?	11
How much preserved Classical Greco-Roman literature can be attributed to European monks, versus Islamic sources?	11
How did Eastern Woodlands cultures typically cap their mounds? Did they use clay or grass?	10
Did the Incas ever have a more informal name for their domain than Tawantinsuyu?	10
Did the Inca have a professional navy? If so, what did it look like and how was it structured?	9
What's the relationship between the Toltecs and the Postclassic Maya?	9
Other than 'Tawantinsuyu', what names did the Incas use for their domain? What did they call their citizens?	9