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Official question #74US Citizenship Test
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Correct answer
American Indians
Also accepted: American Indians · Native Americans
Why
American Indians (Native Americans) lived throughout North America for thousands of years before European settlers arrived. This is one of the 20 questions marked with an asterisk for the 65/20 special consideration.
Answer choices
- AAmerican Indians
- BThe British
- CThe Spanish
- DThe Dutch