Conversation so far:
Where were some of the terminology used for the Indigenous peoples of the Americas?
Indigenous peoples of the United States are commonly known as Native Americans or American Indians and Alaska Natives.
What other terminology were also used for the Indigenous peoples of the Americas?
Amerindian, Indígenas, pueblos indígenas, and indios filipinos are also used.
Who came up with terms such as Indian?
Christopher Columbus originated it.
What did you find the most interesting in this article of Indigenous peoples of the Americas and terminology?
Application of the term Indian originated with Christopher Columbus.

Question: Why did he use the term Indian?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Christopher Columbus use the term Indian?