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Prehistory and Indians

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Which prehistoric culture was associated with the development of horticulture?
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How many federally recognized Indian tribes does West Virginia have?
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The Fort Ancient culture was located south of what current city?
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This mysterious wooden figure holding what appears to be a lamb has long been the subject of debate about its authenticity.
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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 was a major new development of the Late Prehistoric Period (A.D. 1200-1550)?
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Which one of the following tribes was not affiliated with the Iroquois Confederation?
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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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Which of the following was NOT a tribe that fought on the side of the French in Western Virginia for most of the French & Indian War?
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What city was attacked twice by the British and their Indian allies during the Revolutionary War?
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