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Prehistory and Indians

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Which of the following was NOT a West Virginia archeologist?
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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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Who led the Shawnee at the 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant?
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The Fort Ancient culture was located south of what current city?
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The prehistoric Warrior Path was located in which county?
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Which one of the following historic Indian tribes was NOT associated with present West Virginia?
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The Battle of Point Pleasant, pitting Virginia militia against Shawnees, was the only battle of what war?
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What destroyed the prehistoric stone walls on Mount Carbon in Fayette County?
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Which one of the following is NOT associated with the Early Woodland period (1000-200 B.C.)?
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Which one of the following was a major new development of the Late Prehistoric Period (A.D. 1200-1550)?
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