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For large building projects in earlier eras (e.g. pyramids in Africa or Central America; cathedrals in Europe; castles or fortresses anywhere) that took potentially generations to build, how wete such projects actually managed from an oversight perspective?

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The Yaqui indigenous people of Sonora have a fascinating history of remaining "unconquered" throughout their history with governing authorities -- that is until the Mexican military performed air raids on their populations in the early 20th century. How common or uncommon is their history?

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How did banks from hundreds (or thousands) of years ago, verify identity when it came to making transactions?

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The Yaqui indigenous people of Sonora have a fascinating history of remaining "unconquered" throughout their history with governing authorities -- that is until the Mexican military performed air raids on their populations in the early 20th century. How common or uncommon is their history?

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How revolutionary or not was the 'credit card'?

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History of bank runs (other than great depression)?

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Did many of the peoples of Africa turn to Islam to combat inequality and exploitation?

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In northern Mexico, is there evidence or proof of indigenous peoples (e.g. Yaqui, Mayo, Seri, etc) having a matriarchal society?

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In periods of history, what legal, medical and cultural status have conjoined individuals had define for them?

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in the place and time you study, how has the history of bank runs affected the culture or civilization of the time?

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For large building projects in earlier eras (e.g. pyramids in Africa or Central America; cathedrals in Europe; castles or fortresses anywhere) that took potentially generations to build, how wete such projects actually managed from an oversight perspective?	87
The Yaqui indigenous people of Sonora have a fascinating history of remaining "unconquered" throughout their history with governing authorities -- that is until the Mexican military performed air raids on their populations in the early 20th century. How common or uncommon is their history?	71
How did banks from hundreds (or thousands) of years ago, verify identity when it came to making transactions?	21
The Yaqui indigenous people of Sonora have a fascinating history of remaining "unconquered" throughout their history with governing authorities -- that is until the Mexican military performed air raids on their populations in the early 20th century. How common or uncommon is their history?	7
How revolutionary or not was the 'credit card'?	4
History of bank runs (other than great depression)?	3
Did many of the peoples of Africa turn to Islam to combat inequality and exploitation?	3
In northern Mexico, is there evidence or proof of indigenous peoples (e.g. Yaqui, Mayo, Seri, etc) having a matriarchal society?	3
In periods of history, what legal, medical and cultural status have conjoined individuals had define for them?	2
in the place and time you study, how has the history of bank runs affected the culture or civilization of the time?	1