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Official USCIS civics question 74 of 128

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

American HistoryColonial Period and Independence65/20 question ↗

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Official answers (English)

  • American Indians
  • Native Americans

The real civics test is oral, and most applicants answer in English — so official questions and answers always stay in English here. Applicants who qualify for the 65/20 special consideration may take the civics test in the language of their choice with an interpreter.

Explanation

English

American Indians (Native Americans) lived in America before Europeans arrived.

Türkçe

Avrupalılar gelmeden önce Amerika'da Amerika Yerlileri (American Indians) yaşıyordu.

Español

Los indígenas estadounidenses (American Indians) vivían en América antes de la llegada de los europeos.

Memory hint

💡 EN: Native Americans / American Indians.

💡 TR: Amerika Yerlileri / American Indians.

💡 ES: Nativos americanos / American Indians.

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