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Prehistory and Indians

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Which prehistoric culture built burial mounds across present West Virginia?
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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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The prehistoric Warrior Path was located in which county?
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During prehistoric times, what was the most commonly eaten meat in present West Virginia?
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Archeologists believe almost no Indian tribes were living in present West Virginia by this century.
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Who ordered a line of forts to be built along the Allegheny Ridge to defend against Indian attacks during the French & Indian War?
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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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The May Moore burial mound is located in what county?
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Which one of the following has NOT been built on or into the South Charleston Mound?
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In addition to disease, what is the main reason virtually no Indians lived in present West Virginia when European-Americans began settling?
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