U.S. Citizenship Civics TestRecent American History and Other Important Historical InformationMedium
An applicant is asked about the original inhabitants of North America. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
- AZulu
- BAborigine
- CMaori
- DNavajo
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Correct answer: D. Navajo
The Navajo Nation is one of the largest and most well-known American Indian tribes in the United States, primarily located in the Southwestern U.S.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Zulu are an ethnic group primarily in Southern Africa.
- B. Aborigines are the indigenous people of Australia.
- C. Maori are indigenous people of New Zealand.
American Indian Tribes
Indigenous peoples of the United States, often referred to as Native Americans, who comprise numerous distinct tribes with unique cultures, languages, and histories.
- Over 570 federally recognized tribes in the U.S.
- Examples: Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Apache, Iroquois.
- Many live on reservations.
- Have distinct sovereign rights.
Memory trick: Native Names: Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Apache, Iroquois.