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Prehistory and Indians

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Which prehistoric culture is associated with petroglyphs?
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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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Which was the first mound in West Virginia where Indian remains recovered from a state and federally funded project were controversially reburied?
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During prehistoric times, what was the most commonly eaten meat 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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What destroyed the prehistoric stone walls on Mount Carbon in Fayette County?
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What are prehistoric images pecked or carved on rocks called?
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Which one of the following is NOT associated with the Middle Archaic period (6000-3000 B.C.)?
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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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