Question 74 of 128 ★ 65/20
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Official USCIS answers
- American Indians
- Native Americans
Why this is the answer
Before Europeans arrived, Indigenous peoples already lived in America. Today, the official terms for them are American Indians or Native Americans.
💡 Memory tip: First people in America = Native Americans.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.