Question 74 of 128 ★

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Official USCIS answers (in English)

  • American Indians
  • Native Americans

How to answer

Topic: American History — Colonial Period and Independence.

USCIS accepts any one of the answers listed below.

★ This is one of the 20 questions for the 65/20 special consideration.

Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), form M-1778 (09/25). Answers that can change are listed at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates. Freedom to Belong is an educational nonprofit and is not affiliated with USCIS.