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Christopher Columbus was actually the frst to refer to them as Indians because he believed that he was in India .
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Who were the woodfin Indians?
The Woodfin Indians might refer to the tribe of Native American people who lived in the Woodfin area of North Carolina. This term might also refer to paintings of Native Americans from that area.
Is Pocahontas an American?
Yes, Pocahontas was born as a Native American Indian. NOTE: to the asker of this question "Red Indian" is normally a derogatory term and should not be used.
Are Indians and native the same?
No they have different cultures. In the United States, Native Americans are also referred to as Indians and American Indians. Honestly it's helpful to ask and make sure of what someone means if they refer to someone as being 'Indian' as they may be referring to Native Americans or they may be referring to someone from India. I know; it's confusing.
Who was the native people that Columbus met in hispanola?
Columbus was trying to get to India when he ran into North America. He thought that he had arrived in India, so he referred to the Native Americans as Indians. AND, we still refer to them as such.
What group of people does the word Indians refer to in south America?
The native people
Were did the Indians come from?
The people from India are Indians, yes, but the word "Indians" is also used (inappropriately) to refer to Native Americans.
What is another name for Indians?
Another name for Indians is Natives, or Native Americans if they come from America. However, the best name for Indians is" Indigenous" people meaning they are the natural inhabitants of the land.
What is the difference between the archaic Indians and the paleo Indians?
Archaic Indians refer to the Native American cultures that lived in North America from around 8000 to 1000 BC, known for developing agriculture and pottery. Paleo Indians were the first inhabitants of the Americas, arriving around 15,000 years ago, known for their nomadic lifestyle and hunting large game. The main difference is their time periods and lifestyles, with paleo Indians being the earlier group.
What is the term used to refer to Native Americans joining American society?
Natives
In which country would you meet an aboriginal person?
The expected answer would be Australia where the original native population is called aborigines. However, the word aboriginal actually refers to the original earliest inhabitants which would refer to Eskimos in the arctic regions, as well as the North American and South American native tribal populations we refer to as Indians. There was even a time when the British referred to natives in their Indian colony as aborigines.
What were the first settlement of pennsylavania?
I believe you mean who first settled in what we refer to as Pennsylvania. The answer would be the various tribes of Native Americans ("Indians"). However, the Dutch, Swedes, and English were the first to attempt at colonizing Pennsylvania, Britain ultimately overpowering the others in the end.
Did the Black Legend refer to the English treatment of the Indians?
That's one, We English cannot take the blame for. The Black Legend was coined to describe the Spanish treatment of the native Indians.
