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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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Who led the Shawnee at the 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant?
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Many prehistoric trails later evolved into what?
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What was the primary reason the Paleo prehistoric period transitioned into the Archaic period?
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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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The Battle of Point Pleasant, pitting Virginia militia against Shawnees, was the only battle of what war?
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In what treaty did Shawnees give up their hunting rights south of the Ohio River?
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Most archeologists think prehistoric cultures created the Luther Elkins Site petroglyphs in this county, as opposed to a largely discredited theory they depict Christian writings by 6th-century Irish monks.
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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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