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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 (10[1])as an alternative to an “ice-free corridor.” (10[1])This is the largest body of water along which the Chimú Empire controlled territory (10[1])and along which the Norte Chico civilization (10[1])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■

ANSWER: Pacific Ocean [accept Pacific Northwest]
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Qingyu ZhangUF AUCF A6210
Graham CopeUF BFlorida Tech B6910
Nicholas NguyenUF DUF E8310
Jeevan IyaduraiUF CUF F9010
Carter TomaskyFlorida Tech AFlorida State University A9110

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