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Prehistory and Indians

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Which prehistoric culture is associated with petroglyphs?
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In which county are the Bens Run earthworks located?
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A major archeology site, excavated in this county in the 1960s, covers at least four time periods: Late Archaic (B.C. 4000-1000), Middle Woodland (A.D. 390-530), and Fort Ancient (A.D. 1300-1600).
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What was the primary reason the Paleo prehistoric period transitioned into the Archaic period?
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Archeologists believe almost no Indian tribes were living in present West Virginia by this century.
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What language did the Shawnees speak?
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All burial remains and artifacts excavated from the South Charleston Mound are now located where?
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Which of the following is NOT associated with the Late Archaic period (3000-1000 B.C.)?
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What 1756 French & Indian War mission led by Andrew Lewis to destroy Shawnee villages in Ohio ended in near disaster in present southern West Virginia?
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What city was attacked twice by the British and their Indian allies during the Revolutionary War?
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