American History — Colonial Period and Independence · Question 66 of 128
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Practice answer: American Indians (Native Americans)
Why this is the answer
American Indians, also called Native Americans, lived throughout North America long before Europeans arrived. They were many distinct nations with their own communities, languages, and traditions.
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Study translations and question index
Practice index: 66. This is not the official 2025 syllabus question number. Translation indices share the same practice ID and answer-option order.
Español — practice:66:es
¿Quiénes vivían en América antes de que llegaran los europeos?
Indios americanos (nativos americanos)
العربية — practice:66:ar
من عاش في أمريكا قبل وصول الأوروبيين؟
الهنود الأمريكيون (الأمريكيون الأصليون)
Official syllabus and legal sources
M-1778 (09/25) — 2025 USCIS syllabus. Retrieved 2026-10-15. Check current USCIS answers.
- 8 U.S.C. § 1423 — English, history and civics requirements
- 8 C.F.R. § 312.2 — Knowledge of history and government
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