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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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How many federally recognized Indian tribes does West Virginia have?
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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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Many prehistoric trails later evolved into what?
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What current road follows the approximate path of the prehistoric Kanawha, or Buffalo, Trail?
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Which one of the following never had a "sphere of influence" 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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Which one of the following has NOT been built on or into the South Charleston Mound?
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Which one of the following tribes was not affiliated with the Iroquois Confederation?
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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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