Highlight if you've already taken it or don't mind the spoiler: the question "WHO LIVED IN AMERICA BEFORE THE EUROPEANS ARRIVED?" - should be no one. Because there wasn't an America (since they're referring to the United States of America). But you know they wanted you to pick American Indians.
(This post was last modified: 07-10-2014 08:29 PM by ncbeta.)
(07-10-2014 08:12 PM)ncbeta Wrote: Not sure if these are legitimate questions from citizenship tests (it's from one of those dumb click bait websites), but it was fun to see how I did.
I got 100% correct, but I know one of the questions is wrong....I guessed what their answer would be...so be on the lookout.
(07-10-2014 08:28 PM)ncbeta Wrote: Highlight if you've already taken it or don't mind the spoiler: the question "WHO LIVED IN AMERICA BEFORE THE EUROPEANS ARRIVED?" - should be no one. Because there wasn't an America (since they're referring to the United States of America). But you know they wanted you to pick American Indians.
Actually, it is right, America, just by itself actually refers to both North and South America. Even if the reference is to the United States (which I also figure it is) it is in reference to the geographical area known as the United States today. It supposed to be understood they are referring to before the United States was formed.
(07-10-2014 08:28 PM)ncbeta Wrote: Highlight if you've already taken it or don't mind the spoiler: the question "WHO LIVED IN AMERICA BEFORE THE EUROPEANS ARRIVED?" - should be no one. Because there wasn't an America (since they're referring to the United States of America). But you know they wanted you to pick American Indians.
Actually, it is right, America, just by itself actually refers to both North and South America. Even if the reference is to the United States (which I also figure it is) it is in reference to the geographical area known as the United States today. It supposed to be understood they are referring to before the United States was formed.
I see it differently. All 49 of the other questions are specific to the United States. There's no reason for potential citizens to have to know that "America" refers to both North and South America, and the land that was here before the European settlers came in can be called America. Heck, they thought it was India when they first got here. I'd be more confident a the test taker that said "Native Americans lived in the geographic area that is now called the United States prior to the colonization efforts by Europeans" or "No one, because it wasn't the United States back then."
I think "America" and "The United States" are interchangeable in the mind of the person who formed the question.
(07-10-2014 08:28 PM)ncbeta Wrote: Highlight if you've already taken it or don't mind the spoiler: the question "WHO LIVED IN AMERICA BEFORE THE EUROPEANS ARRIVED?" - should be no one. Because there wasn't an America (since they're referring to the United States of America). But you know they wanted you to pick American Indians.
Actually, it is right, America, just by itself actually refers to both North and South America. Even if the reference is to the United States (which I also figure it is) it is in reference to the geographical area known as the United States today. It supposed to be understood they are referring to before the United States was formed.
I see it differently. All 49 of the other questions are specific to the United States. There's no reason for potential citizens to have to know that "America" refers to both North and South America, and the land that was here before the European settlers came in can be called America. Heck, they thought it was India when they first got here. I'd be more confident a the test taker that said "Native Americans lived in the geographic area that is now called the United States prior to the colonization efforts by Europeans" or "No one, because it wasn't the United States back then."
I think "America" and "The United States" are interchangeable in the mind of the person who formed the question.
Actually for everyone out side the United States it is understood that America means both North and South America, also out side of the US it isn't interchangeable.
There is a youtube video that explains, will post when I find it.
(07-10-2014 08:28 PM)ncbeta Wrote: Highlight if you've already taken it or don't mind the spoiler: the question "WHO LIVED IN AMERICA BEFORE THE EUROPEANS ARRIVED?" - should be no one. Because there wasn't an America (since they're referring to the United States of America). But you know they wanted you to pick American Indians.
Actually, it is right, America, just by itself actually refers to both North and South America. Even if the reference is to the United States (which I also figure it is) it is in reference to the geographical area known as the United States today. It supposed to be understood they are referring to before the United States was formed.
I see it differently. All 49 of the other questions are specific to the United States. There's no reason for potential citizens to have to know that "America" refers to both North and South America, and the land that was here before the European settlers came in can be called America. Heck, they thought it was India when they first got here. I'd be more confident a the test taker that said "Native Americans lived in the geographic area that is now called the United States prior to the colonization efforts by Europeans" or "No one, because it wasn't the United States back then."
I think "America" and "The United States" are interchangeable in the mind of the person who formed the question.
Actually for everyone out side the United States it is understood that America means both North and South America, also out side of the US it isn't interchangeable.
There is a youtube video that explains, will post when I find it.
I completely see what you're saying and don't disagree with your point. I just think that the question is worded poorly for people that will be adapting to American culture. What if they take it as South America? Who knows....we may have to just agree to disagree.
To be honest with y'all, I had to make an educated guess on the federalist papers question. Couldn't remember.
(07-10-2014 08:28 PM)ncbeta Wrote: Highlight if you've already taken it or don't mind the spoiler: the question "WHO LIVED IN AMERICA BEFORE THE EUROPEANS ARRIVED?" - should be no one. Because there wasn't an America (since they're referring to the United States of America). But you know they wanted you to pick American Indians.
Actually, it is right, America, just by itself actually refers to both North and South America. Even if the reference is to the United States (which I also figure it is) it is in reference to the geographical area known as the United States today. It supposed to be understood they are referring to before the United States was formed.
I see it differently. All 49 of the other questions are specific to the United States. There's no reason for potential citizens to have to know that "America" refers to both North and South America, and the land that was here before the European settlers came in can be called America. Heck, they thought it was India when they first got here. I'd be more confident a the test taker that said "Native Americans lived in the geographic area that is now called the United States prior to the colonization efforts by Europeans" or "No one, because it wasn't the United States back then."
I think "America" and "The United States" are interchangeable in the mind of the person who formed the question.
Actually for everyone out side the United States it is understood that America means both North and South America, also out side of the US it isn't interchangeable.
There is a youtube video that explains, will post when I find it.
I completely see what you're saying and don't disagree with your point. I just think that the question is worded poorly for people that will be adapting to American culture. What if they take it as South America? Who knows....we may have to just agree to disagree.
To be honest with y'all, I had to make an educated guess on the federalist papers question. Couldn't remember.
Well, I had a double major, Graphics Arts/History so kind of have a leg up on some. But, damn those fat fingers!!!!!!
For some reason I thought congress had 441 members instead of 435...
it's those extra 7 states
(07-11-2014 12:40 AM)TheDancinMonarch Wrote: 50 of 50. Does that entitle me to sneak into the country to receive benefits? I guess that was question #51.
Many want the benefits then have 1/2 the country absorbed by Mexico.
(07-10-2014 08:28 PM)ncbeta Wrote: Highlight if you've already taken it or don't mind the spoiler: the question "WHO LIVED IN AMERICA BEFORE THE EUROPEANS ARRIVED?" - should be no one. Because there wasn't an America (since they're referring to the United States of America). But you know they wanted you to pick American Indians.
Actually, it is right, America, just by itself actually refers to both North and South America. Even if the reference is to the United States (which I also figure it is) it is in reference to the geographical area known as the United States today. It supposed to be understood they are referring to before the United States was formed.
I see it differently. All 49 of the other questions are specific to the United States. There's no reason for potential citizens to have to know that "America" refers to both North and South America, and the land that was here before the European settlers came in can be called America. Heck, they thought it was India when they first got here. I'd be more confident a the test taker that said "Native Americans lived in the geographic area that is now called the United States prior to the colonization efforts by Europeans" or "No one, because it wasn't the United States back then."
I think "America" and "The United States" are interchangeable in the mind of the person who formed the question.
I think the point of the question should be to reinforce that The United States is the official name, and the term "America" can have different meanings not related to the USA.
