Who are indigenous peoples?
A) people who live in autonomous, independent nation-states
B) peasants who are of the same ethnicity as the ruling elite
C) descendants of tribespeople who live on as culturally distinct, colonized peoples, many of whom aspire to autonomy
D) any population living in a nation-state on the periphery of the world system
E) people who have emigrated to a new country

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Indigenous peoples are descendants of tribespeople who have maintained their cultural identity despite being colonized by other groups. They often have a strong connection to their ancestral lands and may seek autonomy or self-determination.

Who Are Indigenous Peoples