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Prehistory and Indians

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Which prehistoric culture is associated with petroglyphs?
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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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What do most archeologists consider West Virginia's most controversial prehistoric artifact?
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What current road follows the approximate path of the prehistoric Seneca Trail?
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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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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 May Moore burial mound is located in what county?
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Which one of the following tribes was not affiliated with the Iroquois Confederation?
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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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After the French & Indian War, which region of present West Virginia experienced the least conflicts with Indians?
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