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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 about a “kelp highway” along this body of water (-5[1])as an alternative to an “ice-free corridor.” This is the largest (-5[1])body of water along which the Chimú Empire controlled territory and along which the Norte (10[1])Chico civilization flourished. (10[1])A leader’s wealth was demonstrated through gift-giving in potlatch ceremonies developed by people living along this large body of water. For 10 points, the Incan Empire controlled territory along the coast of what ocean? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Pacific Ocean [accept Pacific Northwest]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Yaj Jhajhria (DII)UW BAlberta62-5
Matthew Wang (UG)UBC AUW A73-5
Truman Fillbrandt (UG)UW AUBC A8810
Tai Belke (DII)UBC BSFU9110
Anne Fjeld (DII)AlbertaUW B12610

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