Use the reading passage to answer the question.

Question

“Since 1492, European explorers and settlers have tended to ignore the vast diversity of the people who had previously lived there. It soon became common to lump all such groups under the term ‘Indian.’”

What is described in the reading passage is known as _____

stereotyping.

an invasion.

being respectful to other cultures.

recognizing that there were many different native tribes in North America before European explorers arrived.

Answer 1

stereotyping.