Since they are native to the American continents, they are known as Native Americans. When the first explorers arrived at America, they thought they had traveled to India, hence the name Indians was given to the natives.
The people from India are Indians, yes, but the word "Indians" is also used (inappropriately) to refer to Native Americans.
Native Americans called themselves by their tribe (i.e. Cherokee, Powatan, Lakota, etc.) When Christopher Columbus arrived, he erroneously believed he was in the Indies, so he declared them "Indians".
They are called the NATIVE AMERICANS. Unless you are talking about a specific tribe, you have to be more specific.
the native Americans called death valley 'Ground on fire"
the native American tribes are called native American tribes.
i want to ask a question which is,what were the native americans called after they were baptized
They are called the NATIVE AMERICANS. Unless you are talking about a specific tribe, you have to be more specific.
The people from India are Indians, yes, but the word "Indians" is also used (inappropriately) to refer to Native Americans.
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A hut that was utilized by the Native Americans is called a tipi that was typically utilized by Native Americans in the Great Plains.
Native Americans called themselves by their tribe (i.e. Cherokee, Powatan, Lakota, etc.) When Christopher Columbus arrived, he erroneously believed he was in the Indies, so he declared them "Indians".
Because they were the first people to colonize (most of) the continent.
They are called the NATIVE AMERICANS. Unless you are talking about a specific tribe, you have to be more specific.
the native Americans called death valley 'Ground on fire"
The population of Native Americans in Australia is quite small. However, they would still be called Native Americans. The indigenous people of Australia are called Aborigines.
They are called Native-Americans because they were native to the land we now call America. In other words, they had lived there long before we discovered it.
the native American tribes are called native American tribes.