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Prehistory and Indians

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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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What do most archeologists consider West Virginia's most controversial prehistoric artifact?
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Where do archeologists believe the earliest prehistoric cultures in present West Virginia originally came from?
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During prehistoric times, what was the most commonly eaten meat in present West Virginia?
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Which one of the following never had a "sphere of influence" in present West Virginia?
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All burial remains and artifacts excavated from the South Charleston Mound are now located where?
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Which one of the following has NOT been built on or into the South Charleston Mound?
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After tribes no longer lived in present West Virginia, what was their principal reason for coming here?
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Which one of the following tribes was not affiliated with the Iroquois Confederation?
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Which of the following was NOT noted for fighting and killing Indians on the Western Virginia frontier?
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