who is an indian?
what is an indian tribe?
how does an indian become a member of a tribe?
do all indians live on reservations?
are indians entitled to a free college education?
are indians US citizens?
did all indians speak one language?
why are indians reffered to as "Native Americans"?
Indians were called such mainly because early explorers though they had arrived in India. Native American is a terms that distinguishes them from this other group. There are many different tribes with many different languages.
Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "American Indian information" to get these possible sources:
http://www.native-languages.org/kidfaq.htm
http://www.americanwest.com/pages/indians.htm
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http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aihm1.html
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
These seem to be questions YOU need to answer. Please re-post, telling us what you think the answers are, and someone here will give you feedback.
Meantime, review your textbook and/or these websites:
http://www.nativeamericans.com/
http://www.indians.org/
http://www.americanindians.com/
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Still more websites can be found if you go to http://www.google.com and search for american indians.
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To answer your questions:
1. An Indian refers to a person who is from or resides in India.
2. An Indian tribe refers to a group of Indigenous peoples who have a shared culture, heritage, and ancestry. They are often organized according to social, political, and economic structures.
3. Membership in an Indian tribe varies depending on the tribe's specific requirements. It can be based on factors such as bloodline, ancestry, tribal affiliation, and cultural participation. Each tribe has its own criteria for determining who can become a member.
4. Not all Indians live on reservations. Reservations are specific areas of land that are set aside for Native Americans by the U.S. government. Some tribes have reservations, while others do not. Many Native Americans live outside of reservations in urban areas or within their ancestral lands.
5. Native Americans may be eligible for various educational opportunities, including some scholarship programs, grants, or tuition waivers specifically designated for Indigenous populations. However, not all Native Americans are entitled to a free college education.
6. Native Americans who were born within the borders of the United States are U.S. citizens. Additionally, some Native Americans who were born in Canada or Mexico and meet specific criteria may also be entitled to U.S. citizenship.
7. Native Americans did not all speak one language. There were and still are hundreds of distinct languages spoken by different tribes across North America. Each tribe has its own unique language, dialects, and linguistic heritage.
8. Native Americans are often referred to as "Native Americans" to acknowledge their historical presence and connection to the land before the arrival of European settlers. The term is seen as a more accurate and respectful way of referring to Indigenous peoples, distinguishing them from the term "Indian" which was originally used by explorers mistakenly believing they had reached India.
Please note that the sources provided are for further research and should be used to gather more detailed and accurate information on specific topics related to Native Americans and Indian tribes.