Which of the following is a reason for challenging the term "Indian" as it pertains to North American Indigenous people?
A) because it refers only to certain indigenous groups and it is incorrectly applied to all
B) because it is a name erroneously given to Indigenous people by a lost colonial explorer
C) because it reflects a lifestyle that is no longer relevant in contemporary society
D) because it is too narrow to reflect the Pan-Indian reality of North America

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The term "Indian" was erroneously given to Indigenous people by Christopher Columbus, who believed he had reached the Indian subcontinent when he arrived in the Americas. This misnomer has persisted, despite its inaccuracy.

Which of the Following Is a Reason for Challenging the Term