The people of Brazil can best be decribed as
A Primarily indigenous in descent
B largely of the white European ancestry
C mestizos with shared-indigenous heritages <--- c is my answer
D mixed race with native, African, and European roots.
Incorrect.
Please read the linked articles I posted for you earlier today.
http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1425130656
To identify the correct answer, we can look at the demographics and historical context of Brazil. Brazil has a diverse population with a combination of different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.
Option A states that the people of Brazil are primarily indigenous in descent. While there are indigenous populations in Brazil, they are not the majority ethnic group. Therefore, option A is not the most accurate description of the people of Brazil.
Option B suggests that the majority of people in Brazil have white European ancestry. While Brazil does have a significant number of people with European ancestry, it is not the largest ethnic group. So, option B is not the best description of the Brazilian population.
Option C states that the people of Brazil are mestizos with shared-indigenous heritages. This option acknowledges the presence of mixed-race individuals, including those with indigenous heritage, which is more reflective of the reality in Brazil. This option is a more accurate representation.
Option D mentions that the people of Brazil have mixed-race backgrounds with native, African, and European roots. This option is also correct as it acknowledges the three major ethnic influences (indigenous, African, and European) in Brazil's population.
Therefore, both options C and D are accurate descriptions of the people of Brazil.