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How was Germany's surrender in 1945 perceived in Japan?

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Why were gold and silver used as currency in so many civilizations throughout history?

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Did the Native Americans ever attempt to Westernize, in a similar way to how the Japanese or the Ottomans tried?

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Why did the Teutonic Order keep fighting the Lithuanians even after their conversion? How did they justify that?

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For how long after the conversion to Christianity were traditional pagan customs still followed?

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Why did Charlemagne leave Brittany unconquered?

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How come there were so many immigrants to America from European countries such as Italy and Germany, but so few from countries like France or Spain?

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Are there any sources on the demographics of the Kingdom of Jerusalem?

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Why was the Japanese attempt at modernization so successful compared to places like the Ottoman Empire, Khedival Egypt or China?

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Were instances of natives regarding their European discoverers as gods that common?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How was Germany's surrender in 1945 perceived in Japan?	27
Why were gold and silver used as currency in so many civilizations throughout history?	26
Did the Native Americans ever attempt to Westernize, in a similar way to how the Japanese or the Ottomans tried?	21
Why did the Teutonic Order keep fighting the Lithuanians even after their conversion? How did they justify that?	21
For how long after the conversion to Christianity were traditional pagan customs still followed?	21
Why did Charlemagne leave Brittany unconquered?	18
How come there were so many immigrants to America from European countries such as Italy and Germany, but so few from countries like France or Spain?	17
Are there any sources on the demographics of the Kingdom of Jerusalem?	15
Why was the Japanese attempt at modernization so successful compared to places like the Ottoman Empire, Khedival Egypt or China?	15
Were instances of natives regarding their European discoverers as gods that common?	13