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Why are the natives in America called Native-Americans when their civilization existed long before Europeans arrived to claim the continent?
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∙ 14y ago
Because they were natives to the American Continent. To the best of anyone's knowledge there was no native name for the country or continent. What would you suggest? Answer: This is actually a great question. Native American is just another form of political correctness. Native peoples are split on this. Some prefer Native American. Others prefer American Indian while still others feel Indian is just fine. Most refer to themselves as a member of their tribe anyway...ie..Mohegan, Tuscarora, Teton, etc. APEX a long-running pattern of whites removing Native Americans from their land, their lifestyle, and killing them.
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Did the europeans bring civilization to America?
Europeans brought civilization to the americas
When did the first Europeans arrive in America?
the first Europeans came in 1497
Which continent is the US?
The United States of America isn't a continent it is a country in North America.
Who were the first to countries to settle in America?
europeans
What sickness came from the Europeans in America?
smallpox
Did the europeans bring civilization to America?
Europeans brought civilization to the americas
What great civilization was in Central America before the Europeans came?
Mayan civilization
Who were the first europeans to explore the north continent?
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore North America.
Was the Europeans the ones that found America?
Yes, they were. Christopher Columbus discovered America for the Europeans, but he did not know that it was a new continent. He thought it was India. Later, Amerigo Vespucci described the territory as a new one. That's why the new continent was named America.
Who were the first Europeans to explored the north American continent?
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore North America.
What continent was the Aztec civilization on?
In North America, in modern day Mexico.
What continent was the mayans civilization located in?
North America, mainly Mexico.
Is it true when the first Europeans came to America they found an uninhabited continent?
no there were Indian tribes
Who built cities in Mexico and Central America?
You mean before contact with Europeans? That would be the Mayan civilization.
Where did south America's first civilizations develop?
With the understanding that South America begins with what is now known as the aforementioned continent, the Inca empire were an advanced Native American civilization long before Europeans took part in New World affairs. The Incas dominated the west coast of South America.
How many continents are in Mexico?
One or two, depending on your definition of continent. For most people in the world, it borders just one continent: America. For Americans and Europeans, it borders two continents: North America and Central America.
What continent is known as the empty continent?
Antarctica is sometimes referred to as the "empty continent" because it has very few permanent human residents and is mostly covered in ice. The harsh climate and extreme conditions make it difficult for people to live there permanently.
