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In this body of water, an early example of fishhooks was discovered on Cedros Island. Michael E. Moseley argued that an ancient culture on this body of water had a “maritime foundation” rather than an agricultural one, pointing to a sparsity of ceramics at sites like Aspero. The discovery of pre-Clovis sites prompted theories (-5[1])about a “kelp highway” along this body of water (10[1])as an alternative to an “ice-free corridor.” (10[1]-5[1])This is the largest (-5[1])body of water along which the Chimú Empire controlled territory and along (-5[1])which the Norte Chico civilization (-5[1])flourished. (10[1])A leader’s wealth (-5[1])was demonstrated through gift-giving in potlatch ceremonies developed by people living along this large body of water. For 10 points, (10[1])the Incan Empire controlled territory along the coast of what ocean? (10[1])■END■ (10[4])

ANSWER: Pacific Ocean [accept Pacific Northwest]
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Ian McDowellCambridge COxford B53-5
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