The indigenous peoples of the Americas are the descendants of the pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Americas. Pueblos indígenas (indigenous peoples) is a common term in Spanish-speaking countries. Aborigen (aboriginal/native) is used in Argentina, whereas "Amerindian" is used in Quebec, The Guianas, and the English-speaking Caribbean. Indigenous peoples are commonly known in Canada as Aboriginal peoples, which include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Indigenous peoples of the United States are commonly known as Native Americans or American Indians, and Alaska Natives. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who are the indigenous people of the Americas descended from? ANS1 pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Americas QSN2 What is a common term in Spanish speaking countries for the indigenous peoples? ANS2 Pueblos indígenas QSN3 In Quebec, The Guianas and places in the Caribbean where English is spoken, what is the preferred term for the indigenous people of the Americas? ANS3 Amerindian QSN4 What term is used in Argentina to refer to the original peoples of a continent? ANS4 Aborigen QSN5 How are the indigenous people most commonly referred to by citizens of the U.S.? ANS5 Native Americans