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Prehistory and Indians

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Which prehistoric culture was associated with the development of horticulture?
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How many federally recognized Indian tribes does West Virginia have?
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In 1931, a mysterious sandstone rock with apparent prehistoric writing was found in this county. It is now commonly considered a fraud.
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What type of ornament of stone, shell, or metal did prehistoric people string on a leather cord and hang around their necks?
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The Clover Archeological Site in this county is one of the most signicant Late Prehistoric/Protohistoric villages ever found in West Virginia?
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What current road follows the approximate path of the prehistoric Kanawha, or Buffalo, Trail?
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What was the primary reason the Paleo prehistoric period transitioned into the Archaic period?
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During prehistoric times, what was the most commonly eaten meat in present West Virginia?
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In what treaty did Shawnees give up their hunting rights south of the Ohio River?
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After the French & Indian War, which region of present West Virginia experienced the least conflicts with Indians?
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