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Prehistory and Indians

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How many federally recognized Indian tribes does West Virginia have?
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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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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 Clover Archeological Site in this county is one of the most signicant Late Prehistoric/Protohistoric villages ever found in West Virginia?
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During the Late Prehistoric and Protohistoric periods, what culture resided in the northernmost part of present West Virginia?
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Which one of the following tribes was not affiliated with the Iroquois Confederation?
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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 was the name of the Indian revolt at the end of the French & Indian War?
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What 1795 battle in Ohio effectively ended all conflict between European-American settlers and Indians in present West Virginia?
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